Thismia kobensis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Dioscoreales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
kobensis
ID:
1521234
Status:
valid
Authors:
Suetsugu
Source:
rhakhis
Year:
2018
Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 369: 121 (2018)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000007898
Common Names
- Thismia Kobensis
- Kobensis Thismia
- Thismia
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Thismia kobensis (also called Koben's thismia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Thismiaceae family. It is native to Indonesia. It is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.
Uses & Benefits
Thismia kobensis is used as an ornamental plant and its leaves are used for medicinal purposes.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Thismia kobensis has small, yellow-green flowers with five petals and a long, thin style. Its seeds are small, dark brown and have a hard, shiny surface. The seedlings have a single cotyledon and a long, thin stem.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Cultivation and propagation of Thismia kobensis is best done through seed sowing. The seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix and kept moist. The seeds should be covered lightly with soil and kept in a warm, shaded area. Germination can take up to several months. Once the seedlings have emerged, they should be transplanted into individual pots and grown in a warm, humid environment. The plants should be kept moist and fertilized regularly.
Where to Find Thismia kobensis
Thismia kobensis is found in tropical Asia, from India to China and south to Indonesia.
Thismia kobensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Thismia kobensis?
Thismia kobensis
Where is Thismia kobensis found?
Thailand
What is the flower color of Thismia kobensis?
White
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
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77190170-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.