Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Dioscoreales
Genus:
Species:
melanomitra
ID:
573260

Status:
valid

Authors:
Maas & H.Maas

Source:
wcs

Year:
1987

Citation Micro:
Opera Bot. 92: 141 (1987)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000572592

Common Names

  • Thismia Melanomitra
  • Black-eyed Thismia
  • Fairy Lantern

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Description

Thismia melanomitra (also called Black-veined Thismia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Thismiaceae. It is native to China, India, Indonesia, Malaysia, Myanmar, the Philippines, Thailand, and Vietnam. It is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests and subtropical or tropical moist montane forests.

Uses & Benefits

Browallia humifusa is used as an ornamental plant and is often used in bonsai. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various conditions such as fever, headaches, and skin problems.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Thismia melanomitra is a deep blue or purple, with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, ovoid seed. The seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Thismia melanomitra 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 melanomitra

Thismia melanomitra is native to the tropical and subtropical regions of Southeast Asia, including Indonesia, Malaysia, and Thailand.

Thismia melanomitra FAQ

What is the scientific name of Thismia melanomitra?

Thismia melanomitra

What is the common name of Thismia melanomitra?

Black-veined Thismia

What is the natural habitat of Thismia melanomitra?

It is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Asia, including China, India, and Japan

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

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:286073-2: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.