Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Dioscoreales
Genus:
Species:
hexagona
ID:
1324527

Status:
valid

Authors:
Dancák, Hroneš, Kobrlová & Sochor

Source:
ipni

Year:
2013

Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 125: 34 (2013)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001336981



Common Names

  • Thismia Hexagona
  • Hexagona's Thismia
  • Hexagona Thismia


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Description

Thismia hexagona (also called hexagonal thismia, among many other common names) is a terrestrial herb that can reach up to 10 cm in height. It is native to Thailand and is found in tropical moist forests. It is also found in secondary forests, scrublands, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Thismia hexagona is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, diarrhea, and other ailments.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Thismia hexagona var. grandiflora Tsukaya, Suleiman & H.Okada
Thismia hexagona var. hexagona

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Thismia hexagona has small, white flowers with six petals and yellow anthers. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings have a single cotyledon and a short hypocotyl.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Thismia hexagona is a fast-growing perennial that can be propagated from seed or division. It prefers partial shade and moist, well-draining soil. It can tolerate some drought, but should be watered regularly during the growing season. It can be propagated from seed, which can be sown directly into the soil, or from divisions of the plant, which can be taken from the root ball and planted in a new pot.

Where to Find Thismia hexagona

Thismia hexagona is native to the tropical forests of Southeast Asia. It can be found in moist, shady forests at elevations of up to 1,000 meters.

Thismia hexagona FAQ

What is the scientific name of Thismia hexagona?

Thismia hexagona

What is the common name of Thismia hexagona?

Thismia

What type of environment does Thismia hexagona prefer?

Humid, tropical areas

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

Martin Dančák (b.1974): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Dančák' in the authors string.
Michal Hroneš (b.1987): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hroneš' in the authors string.
Lucie Kobrlová (b.1990): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kobrlová' in the authors string.
Michal Sochor: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sochor' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77132046-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.