Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Dioscoreales
Genus:
Species:
grandiflora
ID:
573163

Status:
valid

Authors:
Ridl.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1895

Citation Micro:
Ann. Bot. (Oxford) 9: 324 (1895)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000572495

Common Names

  • Thismia Grandiflora
  • Large-flowered Thismia
  • Fairy Lantern

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Description

Thismia grandiflora (also called Grand Fairy Lantern, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Thismiaceae. It is native to Southeast Asia, and is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests. It is a small herb, growing up to 10 cm tall, with a stem up to 1 cm in diameter.

Uses & Benefits

Thismia grandiflora is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used to control erosion and as a source of food for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Thismia grandiflora 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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Cultivation and Propagation

Thismia grandiflora is a terrestrial orchid native to Southeast Asia. It can be propagated by division or from seed. It prefers a moist, well-drained soil in partial shade. It can be grown in a pot or in the ground. It should be watered regularly and fertilized with a balanced fertilizer every two weeks during the growing season.

Where to Find Thismia grandiflora

Thismia grandiflora can be found in the tropical forests of Southeast Asia.

Thismia grandiflora FAQ

What is the scientific name of Thismia grandiflora?

Thismia grandiflora

What is the common name of Thismia grandiflora?

Large-flowered Thismia

What are the characteristics of Thismia grandiflora?

Thismia grandiflora is a small, perennial herb with large, white flowers and a creeping rhizome.

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,

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