Thismia crocea - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Dioscoreales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
crocea
ID:
573080
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Becc.) J.J.Sm.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1909
Citation Micro:
Nova Guinea 8(1): 193 (1909)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000572412
Common Names
- Brosimum glaucum
- Brosimum glaziovii
- Brosimum guianense
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Thismia crocea (also called Orange-veined Thismia, among many other common names) is a small herbaceous plant native to tropical regions of Asia and Africa. It has thin, orange-veined leaves and small yellow flowers. It grows in moist, shady areas such as rainforests and riverbanks.
Uses & Benefits
Thismia crocea is used for making furniture, firewood, and charcoal. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Thismia crocea has small, yellow-green flowers with yellow anthers. The seeds are small and black and the seedlings have oval-shaped leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Thismia crocea is a terrestrial orchid that is propagated from seed. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and partial shade. Keep the soil evenly moist but not soggy. Fertilize with a balanced fertilizer every two weeks during the growing season.
Where to Find Thismia crocea
Thismia crocea is native to tropical Asia and can be found in moist, shady areas.
Thismia crocea FAQ
What is the scientific name of Thismia crocea?
Thismia crocea
What is the natural habitat of Thismia crocea?
Thismia crocea is found in tropical forests in Southeast Asia.
What is the flower color of Thismia crocea?
The flowers of Thismia crocea are usually white or yellow.
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
Odoardo Beccari (1843-1920): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Becc.' in the authors string.
Johannes Jacobus Smith (1867-1947): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.J.Sm.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77177044-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.