Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Dioscoreales
Genus:
Species:
javanica
ID:
573212

Status:
valid

Authors:
J.J.Sm.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1910

Citation Micro:
Ann. Jard. Bot. Buitenzorg 23: 32 (1910)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000572544



Common Names

  • Thismia javanica
  • Javanica Thismia
  • Javanica


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Description

Thismia javanica (also called Java 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 Southeast Asia, and is found in moist, shady habitats such as forests, thickets, and stream banks.

Uses & Benefits

Thismia javanica 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 javanica 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 javanica 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 javanica

Thismia javanica is native to the tropical and subtropical regions of Southeast Asia, including Indonesia, Malaysia, and Thailand.

Thismia javanica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Thismia javanica?

Thismia javanica

What is the natural habitat of Thismia javanica?

Tropical forests

What are the common names of Thismia javanica?

Java 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,

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