Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Dioscoreales
Genus:
Species:
mucronata
ID:
1327492

Status:
valid

Authors:
Nuraliev

Source:
ipni

Year:
2014

Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 167: 246 (2014)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001339946


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Description

Thismia mucronata (also called Mucronate Thismia, among many other common names) is a terrestrial orchid species native to China, Japan, and Korea. It grows in grasslands, meadows, and forest margins at elevations of up to 1,500 meters. It has a single, erect stem with two lanceolate leaves and a single, terminal flower.

Uses & Benefits

Thismia mucronata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for medicinal purposes.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Thismia mucronata has small white flowers with a yellow lip. Its seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and thin.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Thismia mucronata is a terrestrial orchid native to Japan, Korea, and China. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in partial shade. Propagation is done by division of the rhizome or by seed. Seeds should be sown on a well-drained, sterile medium and kept moist. Division of the rhizome should be done in the spring or fall.

Where to Find Thismia mucronata

Thismia mucronata can be found in India.

Thismia mucronata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Thismia mucronata?

Thismia mucronata

What is the natural habitat of Thismia mucronata?

Grassy slopes and meadows

What is the conservation status of Thismia mucronata?

Least Concern

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

Maxim S. Nuraliev: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Nuraliev' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77140789-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.