Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Dioscoreales
Genus:
Species:
tuberculata
ID:
573309

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hatus.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1976

Citation Micro:
J. Geobot. 24: 4 (1976)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000572641



Common Names

  • Thismia tuberculata
  • Tuberculata Thismia
  • Tuberculata Flower


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Description

Thismia tuberculata (also called Tuberous Thismia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant native to tropical and subtropical regions of Southeast Asia. It is a small herbaceous plant growing to a height of up to 30 cm (12 in). It grows in moist, shady habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Thismia tuberculata 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 of Brownlowia arachnoidea is a small, white, bell-shaped flower with a yellowish-green center and a white, five-lobed corolla. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single, upright stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Thismia tuberculata is a tuberous perennial native to tropical rainforests in Southeast Asia. It can be propagated by division or seed. Division is best done in the spring or fall. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept warm and moist until germination occurs. Once established, Thismia tuberculata requires moderate water and can tolerate temperatures down to 40°F.

Where to Find Thismia tuberculata

Thismia tuberculata can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of Southeast Asia, including Thailand, Malaysia, and Indonesia.

Thismia tuberculata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Thismia tuberculata?

Thismia tuberculata

What is the natural habitat of Thismia tuberculata?

Tropical forests

What are the common names of Thismia tuberculata?

Tubercled Thismia

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

Sumihiko Hatusima (1906-2008): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hatus.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:974747-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.