Thismia brunneomitra - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Dioscoreales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
brunneomitra
ID:
1331849
Status:
valid
Authors:
Hrones, Kobrlová & Dancák
Source:
ipni
Year:
2015
Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 234: 173 (2015)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001344303
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Thismia brunneomitra (also called 'Brown-mitred Thismia', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Thismiaceae family. It is native to Southeast Asia, and is found in forests and thickets at elevations of 500-1,500 meters. It is an evergreen shrub that grows up to 3 meters tall, with leathery, glossy, dark green leaves and white flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Thismia brunneomitra is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases and wounds.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Thismia brunneomitra is white, with a yellow center and a pleasant fragrance. The seed is small and round, with a blackish-brown color. The seedlings are small and have a dark green color.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Thismia brunneomitra is a herbaceous perennial plant that is native to India. It can be propagated by division in spring or autumn. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and partial shade. It can be grown in full sun, but it is best to provide some shade during the hottest part of the day. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -15°C (5°F).
Where to Find Thismia brunneomitra
Thismia brunneomitra is found in the tropical rainforest of Southeast Asia.
Thismia brunneomitra FAQ
What is the scientific name of Thismia brunneomitra?
Thismia brunneomitra
What type of plant is Thismia brunneomitra?
It is a terrestrial herb
Where is Thismia brunneomitra found?
It is found in Southeast Asia
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
Martin Dančák (b.1974): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Dančák' in the authors string.
Michal Hroneš (b.1987): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hroneš' in the authors string.
Lucie Kobrlová (b.1990): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kobrlová' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77151394-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.