Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Dioscoreales
Genus:
Species:
gigantea
ID:
1327779

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Jonker) Hroneš

Source:
ipni

Year:
2014

Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 172: 55 (2014)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001340233



Common Names

  • Gigantea Thismia
  • Gigantea Thismia
  • Gigantea Thismia


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Description

Thismia gigantea (also called the Giant Thismia, among many other common names) is an evergreen perennial native to Southeast Asia. It has glossy, dark green leaves and small, white flowers. It prefers partial shade and moist, well-drained soil.

Uses & Benefits

Thismia gigantea is an evergreen shrub that is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. Its leaves are used for making tea and its bark is used for making paper and furniture.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Thismia gigantea is white and tubular, with five lobes. The seed is a small, brown, flattened, and oblong-shaped. The seedlings are small, with a single, oval-shaped cotyledon.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Thismia gigantea is a perennial herbaceous plant native to China. It is propagated by seed or division. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It is best to sow the seeds in the spring and divide the plants in the fall. It is also important to keep the soil evenly moist and to fertilize the plants regularly.

Where to Find Thismia gigantea

Thismia gigantea is found in Thailand.

Thismia gigantea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Thismia gigantea?

Thismia gigantea

What is the natural habitat of Thismia gigantea?

It is found in Thailand.

What is the flowering season of Thismia gigantea?

It flowers from April to June.

Species in the Thismia genus

Thismia abei, Thismia alba, Thismia americana, Thismia appendiculata, Thismia arachnites, Thismia aseroe, Thismia bifida, Thismia brunonis, Thismia caudata, Thismia chrysops, Thismia clandestina, Thismia clavarioides, Thismia crocea, Thismia episcopalis, Thismia espirito-santensis, Thismia fumida, Thismia fungiformis, Thismia gardneriana, Thismia glaziovii, Thismia goodii, Thismia grandiflora, Thismia hyalina, Thismia iguassuensis, Thismia janeirensis, Thismia javanica, Thismia labiata, Thismia lauriana, Thismia luetzelburgii, Thismia macahensis, Thismia melanomitra, Thismia mirabilis, Thismia neptunis, Thismia ophiuris, Thismia panamensis, Thismia racemosa, Thismia rodwayi, Thismia saulensis, Thismia singeri, Thismia taiwanensis, Thismia tuberculata, Thismia yorkensis, Thismia mullerensis, Thismia annamensis, Thismia tentaculata, Thismia angustimitra, Thismia huangii, Thismia betung-kerihunensis, Thismia prataensis, Thismia kelantanensis, Thismia filiformis,

Species in the Burmanniaceae family

Afrothismia baerae, Afrothismia foertheriana, Afrothismia gesnerioides, Afrothismia insignis, Afrothismia pachyantha, Afrothismia saingei, Afrothismia winkleri, Afrothismia hydra, Afrothismia korupensis, Afrothismia mhoroana, Afrothismia amietii, Afrothismia zambesiaca, Afrothismia fungiformis, Afrothismia pusilla, Afrothismia kupensis, Apteria aphylla, Burmannia alba, Burmannia aprica, Burmannia australis, Burmannia bicolor, Burmannia bifaria, Burmannia biflora, Burmannia candelabrum, Burmannia candida, Burmannia capitata, Burmannia championii, Burmannia chinensis, Burmannia cochinchinensis, Burmannia coelestis, Burmannia compacta, Burmannia connata, Burmannia cryptopetala, Burmannia damazii, Burmannia dasyantha, Burmannia disticha, Burmannia engganensis, Burmannia filamentosa, Burmannia flava, Burmannia foliosa, Burmannia geelvinkiana, Burmannia gracilis, Burmannia grandiflora, Burmannia hexaptera, Burmannia indica, Burmannia itoana, Burmannia jonkeri, Burmannia juncea, Burmannia kalbreyeri, Burmannia larseniana, Burmannia latialata,

References

Fredrik Pieter Jonker (1912-1995): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Jonker' in the authors string.
Michal Hroneš (b.1987): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hroneš' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77141436-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.