Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Dioscoreales
Genus:
Species:
janeirensis
ID:
573203

Status:
valid

Authors:
Warm.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1902

Citation Micro:
Overs. Kongel. Danske Vidensk. Selsk. Forh. Medlemmers Arbeider 1901: 183 (1902)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000572535



Common Names

  • Thismia janeirensis
  • Janeirensis Thismia
  • Janeirensis


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Description

Thismia janeirensis (also called Rio de Janeiro 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 janeirensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It has a pleasant scent and is also used as a ground cover. It has been used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower: Thismia janeirensis 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 janeirensis 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 janeirensis

Thismia janeirensis is endemic to the Atlantic Forest of southeastern Brazil.

Thismia janeirensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Thismia janeirensis?

Thismia janeirensis

What is the natural habitat of Thismia janeirensis?

Tropical forests

What are the common names of Thismia janeirensis?

Janeiro Thismia

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,