Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Dioscoreales
Genus:
Species:
luetzelburgii
ID:
573242

Status:
valid

Authors:
Goebel & Suess.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1924

Citation Micro:
Flora 117: 56 (1924)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000572574



Common Names

  • Thismia luetzelburgii
  • Luetzelburgii Thismia
  • Luetzelburgii


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Description

Thismia luetzelburgii (also called Luetzelburg's Thismia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Burmanniaceae. It is found in tropical Africa, with its native regions including Cameroon, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Gabon, and Nigeria. It is a perennial herb, typically found in moist, shady areas.

Uses & Benefits

Thismia luetzelburgii is used as an ornamental plant and is often used in bonsai. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat various conditions such as fever, headaches, and skin problems.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Thismia luetzelburgii is a deep blue or purple, with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, ovoid seed. The seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Thismia luetzelburgii is a terrestrial orchid native to Southeast Asia. It can be propagated by division or from seed. It prefers a moist, well-drained soil in partial shade. It can be grown in a pot or in the ground. It should be watered regularly and fertilized with a balanced fertilizer every two weeks during the growing season.

Where to Find Thismia luetzelburgii

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

Thismia luetzelburgii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Thismia luetzelburgii?

Thismia luetzelburgii

What is the common name of Thismia luetzelburgii?

Luetzelburg's Thismia

What is the natural habitat of Thismia luetzelburgii?

It is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Asia, including China, India, and Japan

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

Karl Suessenguth (1893-1955): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Suess.' in the authors string.
Karl Ritter von Goebel (1855-1932): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'K.I.Goebel' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:252712-2: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.