Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Dioscoreales
Genus:
Species:
saulensis
ID:
573293

Status:
valid

Authors:
H.Maas & Maas

Source:
wcs

Year:
1987

Citation Micro:
Brittonia 39: 376 (1987)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000572625



Common Names

  • Thismia saulensis
  • Saulensis Thismia
  • Saulensis Flower


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Description

Thismia saulensis (also called Starfish Flower, among many other common names) is a small, herbaceous plant with a single, star-shaped flower. It is native to tropical regions of Southeast Asia and is found in moist, shady habitats such as rainforests and mangroves.

Uses & Benefits

Thismia saulensis 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

Flower: small, white and bell-shaped. Seed: small, black and round. Seedlings: small, green and oval-shaped.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Thismia saulensis 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 saulensis

Thismia saulensis is native to the tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas, including Mexico, Central America, the Caribbean, and South America.

Thismia saulensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Thismia saulensis?

Thismia saulensis

What is the common name of Thismia saulensis?

Saul's Thismia

What is the natural habitat of Thismia saulensis?

It is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Central and South America

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

Hiltje Maas-van de Kamer (b.1941): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.Maas' in the authors string.
Paul Maas (b.1939): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Maas' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:286074-2: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.