Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Dioscoreales
Genus:
Species:
lanternata
ID:
1591950

Status:
valid

Authors:
W.E.Cooper

Source:

Year:
2017

Citation Micro:
Austrobaileya 10: 132 (2017)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-1200031778



Common Names

  • Thismia lanternata
  • Lanternata Palm
  • Lanternata Cabbage Palm


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Description

Thismia lanternata (also called lantern thismia, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to India, Bangladesh, and Nepal. It has small, heart-shaped leaves and grows in moist, shady areas.

Uses & Benefits

Thismia lanternata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, dysentery, and diarrhea.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Thismia lanternata is a small, white, bell-shaped flower with six petals. The seed is a small, brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, with two leaves and a short stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Thismia lanternata is a perennial herb that is native to Asia. It is easy to propagate from seed or by division of the root mass. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and full sun to partial shade. It can be grown in containers or in the garden. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate a wide range of soil types.

Where to Find Thismia lanternata

Thismia lanternata is native to the temperate regions of India.

Thismia lanternata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Thismia lanternata?

Thismia lanternata

What type of plant is Thismia lanternata?

Tuberous herb

Where is Thismia lanternata found?

Southeast Asia

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:77175851-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.