Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Dioscoreales
Genus:
Species:
prataensis
ID:
1306114

Status:
valid

Authors:
Mancinelli, C.T.Blum & E.C.Smidt

Source:
Flora do Brasil 2020 (JBRJ)

Year:
2012

Citation Micro:
Syst. Bot. 37: 879 (2012)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001318568



Common Names

  • Thismia
  • Fairy Lanterns
  • Fairy Lantern


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Description

Thismia prataensis (also called Prata's Thismia, among many other common names) is a small, herbaceous, perennial plant native to tropical regions of South America. It is found in humid, shady forests, often near streams and waterfalls.

Uses & Benefits

Thismia prataensis is a popular ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating fever, headache, and other ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Thismia prataensis is small and yellow, with a white center. The seed is small and black, and the seedlings are small and light green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Thismia prataensis is a terrestrial orchid native to Southeast Asia. It can be grown in a well-draining soil mix and should be kept moist but not wet. It prefers partial shade and temperatures between 65-85°F. Propagation is done by division of the rhizomes.

Where to Find Thismia prataensis

Thismia prataensis is found in the Atlantic rainforest of Brazil.

Thismia prataensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Thismia prataensis?

Thismia prataensis

What type of plant is Thismia prataensis?

Thismia prataensis is a species of flowering plant in the family Thismiaceae.

Where is Thismia prataensis found?

Thismia prataensis is found in Brazil.

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

Eric de Camargo Smidt: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'E.C.Smidt' in the authors string.
Werner Siebje Mancinelli: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mancinelli' in the authors string.
Christopher T. Blum: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.T.Blum' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77127572-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.