Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Dioscoreales
Genus:
Species:
megalongensis
ID:
1332863

Status:
valid

Authors:
C.A.Hunt, G.Steenbee. & V.Merckx

Source:
ipni

Year:
2014

Citation Micro:
Telopea 16: 167 (2014)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001345317



Common Names

  • Megalongensis Thismia
  • Thismia Megalongensis
  • Thismia


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Description

Thismia megalongensis (also called 'Megalong Valley Thismia', among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Australia. It grows in moist, shady areas, and has long, slender stems and small, yellowish-green flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Thismia megalongensis is an ornamental plant with fragrant white flowers and is used in gardens for its beauty and scent. It can also be used as a hedge or screen.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Thismia megalongensis is a white, star-shaped flower with five petals and yellow anthers. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of cotyledons and a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Thismia megalongensis is a terrestrial orchid native to Australia. It can be propagated by dividing the rhizome or by seed. The rhizome should be divided in the spring or fall and the seed should be sown in the spring. The plant prefers moist, well-drained soil and partial shade. It should be watered regularly and fertilized with a balanced fertilizer once a month.

Where to Find Thismia megalongensis

Thismia megalongensis is native to Australia.

Thismia megalongensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Thismia megalongensis?

Thismia megalongensis

What is the common name of Thismia megalongensis?

Megalong Thismia

Where is Thismia megalongensis found?

Thismia megalongensis is found in 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

C.A. Hunt: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.A.Hunt' in the authors string.
G. Steenbeeke: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'G.Steenbee.' in the authors string.
V.S.F.T. Merckx: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'V.Merckx' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77154380-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.