Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Dioscoreales
Genus:
Species:
sumatrana
ID:
1521238

Status:
valid

Authors:
Suetsugu & Tsukaya

Source:
rhakhis

Year:
2018

Citation Micro:
PhytoKeys 113: 61 (2018)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000007902



Common Names

  • Thismia Sumatrana
  • Sumatrana Thismia
  • Thismia


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Description

Thismia sumatrana (also called Sumatran thismia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Thismiaceae family. It is native to Indonesia. It is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.

Uses & Benefits

Thismia sumatrana is often used as an ornamental plant for its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used as a ground cover and for erosion control. It is also used as a natural air purifier, as it absorbs pollutants from the air.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Thismia sumatrana has small, yellow-green flowers with five petals and a long, thin style. Its seeds are small, dark brown and have a hard, shiny surface. The seedlings have a single cotyledon and a long, thin stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cultivation and propagation of Thismia sumatrana is best done through division of the rhizomes. The rhizomes should be planted in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist but not soggy. The plant should be kept in a warm, sunny location and fertilized regularly. Propagation can also be done through seed, but this is more difficult and less successful.

Where to Find Thismia sumatrana

Thismia sumatrana is found in tropical Asia, from India to China and south to Indonesia.

Thismia sumatrana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Thismia sumatrana?

Thismia sumatrana

Where is Thismia sumatrana found?

Sumatra

What is the flower color of Thismia sumatrana?

White

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

POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77192417-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.