Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Dioscoreales
Genus:
Species:
mullerensis
ID:
807343

Status:
valid

Authors:
Tsukaya & H.Okada

Source:
wcs

Year:
2005

Citation Micro:
Acta Phytotax. Geobot. 56: 129 (2005)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000806677



Common Names

  • Thismia mullerensis
  • Mulleren's Thismia
  • Mulleren's Fairy Lantern


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Description

Thismia mullerensis (also called 'Muller's Thismia', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant native to Australia. It is found in open woodlands and grasslands, growing at elevations between 500 and 1,000 meters.

Uses & Benefits

Thismia mullerensis has no known non-medical uses or benefits.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Thismia mullerensis has small, yellowish-green flowers that are clustered in groups of three. The seeds are small, oval-shaped and black in color. The seedlings have a single, upright stem with two to four leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Thismia mullerensis is a shrub or small tree that can grow up to 5 m tall. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and can tolerate light shade. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained medium and kept moist until germination occurs. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood and treated with a rooting hormone before being planted in a well-drained medium.

Where to Find Thismia mullerensis

Thismia mullerensis is native to Australia, from Queensland to Western Australia. It is found in moist and wet forests, at elevations of up to 1,200 m.

Thismia mullerensis FAQ

What is the natural habitat of Thismia mullerensis?

Thismia mullerensis is found in tropical rainforests in Australia.

What is the flower color of Thismia mullerensis?

The flowers of Thismia mullerensis are yellow.

What is the size of Thismia mullerensis?

Thismia mullerensis is a small plant, reaching up to 10 cm in height.

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

Hiroshi Okada (1963-1999): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.Okada' in the authors string.
Hirokazu Tsukaya (b.1964): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Tsukaya' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77071222-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.