Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Dioscoreales
Genus:
Species:
fungiformis
ID:
573122

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Taub. ex Warm.) Maas & H.Maas

Source:
wcs

Year:
1986

Citation Micro:
Fl. Neotrop. Monogr. 42: 165 (1986)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000572454

Common Names

  • Thismia fungiformis
  • Fungiform Thismia
  • Fungiform Fairy-Lantern

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Description

Thismia fungiformis (also called Fungus Thismia, among many other common names) is a small herbaceous plant native to tropical regions of Asia and Africa. It has thin, yellow-veined leaves and small yellow flowers. It grows in moist, shady areas such as rainforests and riverbanks.

Uses & Benefits

Thismia fungiformis 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

The flower of Thismia fungiformis is small, white and has five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Thismia fungiformis is a small, perennial plant native to Southeast Asia. It grows best in partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by seed, which should be sown in spring or summer in a warm, moist environment. The seedlings should be transplanted when they are large enough to handle. It can also be propagated by division of the rhizomes, which should be done in spring or summer.

Where to Find Thismia fungiformis

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

Thismia fungiformis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Thismia fungiformis?

Thismia fungiformis

What type of plant is Thismia fungiformis?

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

Where is Thismia fungiformis 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

Paul Hermann Wilhelm Taubert (1862-1897): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Taub.' in the authors string.
Johannes Eugenius Bülow Warming (1841-1924): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Warm.' in the authors string.
Hiltje Maas-van de Kamer (b.1941): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.Maas' in the authors string.
Paul Maas (b.1939): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Maas' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:286072-2: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.