Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Dioscoreales
Genus:
Species:
mirabilis
ID:
573262

Status:
valid

Authors:
K.Larsen

Source:
wcs

Year:
1965

Citation Micro:
Dansk Bot. Ark. 23: 171 (1965)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000572594



Common Names

  • Thismia mirabilis
  • Miracle Flower
  • Miracle Thismia


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Description

Thismia mirabilis (also called Miraculous Thismia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Thismiaceae. It is native to China, India, Indonesia, Malaysia, Myanmar, the Philippines, Thailand, and Vietnam. It is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests and subtropical or tropical moist montane forests.

Uses & Benefits

Thismia mirabilis 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 mirabilis 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 mirabilis is a small, herbaceous, perennial plant that grows in moist, shady habitats. It is propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a moist, well-drained soil in a shady location. Division should be done in early spring or late fall when the plant is dormant. The divisions should be planted in a moist, well-drained soil in a shady location.

Where to Find Thismia mirabilis

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

Thismia mirabilis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Thismia mirabilis?

Thismia mirabilis

What is the common name of Thismia mirabilis?

Miraculous Thismia

What is the natural habitat of Thismia mirabilis?

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

Kai Larsen (1926-2012): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'K.Larsen' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:126829-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.