Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Dioscoreales
Genus:
Species:
hongkongensis
ID:
1329127

Status:
valid

Authors:
Mar & R.M.K.Saunders

Source:
ipni

Year:
2015

Citation Micro:
PhytoKeys 46: 23 (2015)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001341581

Common Names

  • Thismia hongkongensis
  • Hongkongensis Thismia
  • Hongkongensis Thismia Plant

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Description

Thismia hongkongensis (also called Hong Kong thismia, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Hong Kong. It has a single, erect stem and grows up to 1 meter in height. Its leaves are divided into many small, narrow segments and its flowers are white and bell-shaped. It grows in moist, shady areas, such as rainforests and riverbanks.

Uses & Benefits

Thismia hongkongensis is an ornamental plant used for landscaping, as it has attractive foliage and is easy to maintain. It is also used as a groundcover or border plant, as it is low-growing and provides a neat edge.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Thismia hongkongensis has small, white flowers with yellow anthers, and its seeds are small and black. Its seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Thismia hongkongensis is a hardy perennial that is easy to propagate. It can be propagated by division or cuttings. Division should be done in the spring or fall when the plant is actively growing. Cuttings should be taken in the spring or summer when the plant is actively growing. The cuttings should be taken from the tips of the stems and placed in moist soil or a moist paper towel. The cuttings should be kept in a warm, bright location until they have rooted.

Where to Find Thismia hongkongensis

Thismia hongkongensis is found in Hong Kong and is endemic to the region.

Thismia hongkongensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Thismia hongkongensis?

Thismia hongkongensis

What are the common names of Thismia hongkongensis?

Common names of Thismia hongkongensis include Chinese thismia and Chinese thismia flower.

What is the natural habitat of Thismia hongkongensis?

Thismia hongkongensis is native to China and grows in moist, shady forests.

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

Richard M. K. Saunders (b.1964): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.M.K.Saunders' in the authors string.
Shek Shing Mar: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mar' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77145069-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.