Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Dioscoreales
Genus:
Species:
neptunis
ID:
573264

Status:
valid

Authors:
Becc.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1878

Citation Micro:
Malesia 1: 251 (1878)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000572596



Common Names

  • Thismia neptunis
  • Neptune's Thismia
  • Neptune's Flower


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Description

Thismia neptunis (also called Neptune's 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 neptunis 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 neptunis 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 neptunis 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 neptunis

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

Thismia neptunis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Thismia neptunis?

Thismia neptunis

What is the common name of Thismia neptunis?

Neptune's Thismia

What is the natural habitat of Thismia neptunis?

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

Odoardo Beccari (1843-1920): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Becc.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:126830-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.