Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Dioscoreales
Genus:
Species:
iguassuensis
ID:
573186

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Miers) Warm.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1902

Citation Micro:
Overs. Kongel. Danske Vidensk. Selsk. Forh. Medlemmers Arbeider 1901(6): 182 (1902)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000572518



Common Names

  • Thismia iguassuensis
  • Iguassuensis Thismia
  • Iguassuensis


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Description

Thismia iguassuensis (also called Iguassu Ghost Plant, among many other common names) is a small, perennial herbaceous plant that grows up to 15 cm tall. It is native to tropical and subtropical regions of South America, and is found in moist, shady habitats such as forests, thickets, and stream banks.

Uses & Benefits

Thismia iguassuensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used for erosion control and as a groundcover.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower: Thismia iguassuensis has small, white flowers with a yellow center. Seed: The seed is a small, black, round seed. Seedlings: The seedlings are small, green, and have a single cotyledon.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Thismia iguassuensis can be propagated by seed or by division. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a light, well-drained soil. Division can be done in spring or autumn. The plant should be divided into several pieces, each with a few leaves, and replanted in a light, well-drained soil.

Where to Find Thismia iguassuensis

Thismia iguassuensis can be found in the tropical forests of Southeast Asia.

Thismia iguassuensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Thismia iguassuensis?

Thismia iguassuensis

What is the common name of Thismia iguassuensis?

Thismia iguassuensis

What is the family of Thismia iguassuensis?

Thismiaceae

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

Johannes Eugenius Bülow Warming (1841-1924): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Warm.' in the authors string.
John Miers (1789-1879): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Miers' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77177171-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.