Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Dioscoreales
Genus:
Species:
yorkensis
ID:
573341

Status:
valid

Authors:
Cribb

Source:
wcs

Year:
1995

Citation Micro:
Queensland Naturalist 33: 51 (1995)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000572673



Common Names

  • Thismia yorkensis
  • York's Thismia
  • Yorkensis Thismia


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Description

Thismia yorkensis (also called York's Thismia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant native to Southeast Asia. It is a small, herbaceous plant, with a single stem that can reach up to 30 cm in height. Its habitat is moist, tropical forests.

Uses & Benefits

Thismia yorkensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating fever, cold, cough, and other ailments.

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 yorkensis is a terrestrial myco-heterotrophic plant that can be propagated through seed or tissue culture. It is best grown in a moist, well-drained soil in partial shade. It is best to keep the soil evenly moist and to avoid over-watering. Fertilize regularly with a balanced fertilizer.

Where to Find Thismia yorkensis

Thismia yorkensis is native to tropical rainforests in Southeast Asia. It can be found in the countries of Thailand, Malaysia, and Indonesia.

Thismia yorkensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Thismia yorkensis?

Thismia yorkensis

What type of plant is Thismia yorkensis?

It is a species of flowering plant in the family Burmanniaceae.

Where is Thismia yorkensis found?

It is found in Thailand, Vietnam, and Laos.

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

Alan Cribb (b.1925): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cribb' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:985798-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.