Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Dioscoreales
Genus:
Species:
inconspicua
ID:
1335467

Status:
valid

Authors:
Sochor & Dancák

Source:
ipni

Year:
2017

Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 295(3): 264 (2017)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001347921



Common Names

  • Thismia Inconspicua
  • Inconspicuous Thismia
  • Inconspicuous Fairy Lantern


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Description

Thismia inconspicua (also called 'Inconspicua', among many other common names) is a small herb with ovate leaves and white flowers. It is native to Thailand, and is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.

Uses & Benefits

Thismia inconspicua is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Thismia inconspicua has small, white flowers and its seeds are small and black. Its seedlings are small and have a single pair of cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Thismia inconspicua is a tropical perennial that can be grown in containers or in the ground. It prefers bright, indirect light and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is done by division or stem cuttings.

Where to Find Thismia inconspicua

Thismia inconspicua is native to the tropical rainforests of Southeast Asia. It can be found in the countries of Thailand, Laos, Vietnam, and Cambodia.

Thismia inconspicua FAQ

What is the scientific name of Thismia inconspicua?

Thismia inconspicua

What is the family of Thismia inconspicua?

Thismiaceae

Where is Thismia inconspicua found?

Indonesia

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 Sochor: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sochor' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77160513-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.