Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Dioscoreales
Genus:
Species:
gongshanensis
ID:
1323790

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hong Qing Li & Y.K.Bi

Source:
ipni

Year:
2013

Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 105: 25 (2013)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001336244



Common Names

  • Thismia gongshanensis
  • Gongshanensis Thismia
  • Gongshanensis Thismia Plant


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Description

Thismia gongshanensis (also called Gongshan Thismia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Burmanniaceae family. It is native to China and grows in forests, thickets, and rocky areas.

Uses & Benefits

Thismia gongshanensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever and other ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Thismia gongshanensis has small, white flowers with yellowish-green veins and a yellowish-green lip. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Thismia gongshanensis is a tropical perennial plant that is easy to propagate from stem cuttings. It can be grown in a variety of soils, but prefers a well-drained, slightly acidic soil. It should be grown in a location that receives partial sun to full shade. It can be propagated by stem cuttings, which should be taken in the spring or summer and planted in a potting mix. The cuttings should be kept moist and in a warm location until they have rooted. Once rooted, the plants can be transplanted into the garden.

Where to Find Thismia gongshanensis

Thismia gongshanensis is native to China. It can be found in limestone and sandstone areas.

Thismia gongshanensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Thismia gongshanensis?

Thismia gongshanensis

What is the family of Thismia gongshanensis?

Thismiaceae

Where is Thismia gongshanensis found?

China

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

Hong Qing Li: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hong Qing Li' in the authors string.
Yu Ke Bi: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Y.K.Bi' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77129874-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.