Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Dioscoreales
Genus:
Species:
nigricans
ID:
1330396

Status:
valid

Authors:
Chantanaorr. & Sridith

Source:
ipni

Year:
2015

Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 217: 294 (2015)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001342850



Common Names

  • Thismia nigricans
  • Nigricans Thismia
  • Nigricans Plant


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Description

Thismia nigricans (also called Black thismia, among many other common names) is an annual herb that grows up to 30 cm tall. It is native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico, and is found in desert scrub, grasslands, and woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Thismia nigricans is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever and malaria.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Thismia nigricans are white and have a yellow center, with a diameter of about 2 cm. The seeds are small, oval-shaped, and light brown in color. The seedlings are small, with a single stem and two small leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Thismia nigricans is a perennial herb that can be propagated from seed or division. It prefers partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. When grown from seed, it should be sown in spring or early summer. Division should be done in spring or early summer. It is best to water the plant regularly and fertilize it every few weeks.

Where to Find Thismia nigricans

Thismia nigricans is native to Southeast Asia and is found in dry, rocky habitats. It can be found in the wild in Thailand, Vietnam, Laos, and Cambodia.

Thismia nigricans FAQ

What is the scientific name of Thismia nigricans?

Thismia nigricans

What is the common name of Thismia nigricans?

Black thismia

Where is Thismia nigricans found?

It is found in the southeastern United States and northern Mexico

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

Kitichate Sridith: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sridith' in the authors string.
Sahut Chantanaorrapint: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Chantanaorr.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77148023-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.