Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Dioscoreales
Genus:
Species:
taiwanensis
ID:
573298

Status:
valid

Authors:
Sheng Z.Yang, R.M.K.Saunders & C.J.Hsu

Source:
wcs

Year:
2002

Citation Micro:
Syst. Bot. 27: 485 (2002)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000572630

Common Names

  • Thismia taiwanensis
  • Taiwan Thismia
  • Taiwan Flower

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Description

Thismia taiwanensis (also called 'Taiwan Thismia', among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the tropical and subtropical regions of Taiwan. It grows in moist, shady habitats, such as wet forests, and has small, glossy, star-shaped leaves.

Uses & Benefits

Thismia taiwanensis is used as an ornamental plant and is often used in bonsai. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat various conditions such as fever, headaches, and skin problems.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower of Thismia taiwanensis is a small, white, tubular flower with a yellowish-green center and a white, five-lobed corolla. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single, upright stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Thismia taiwanensis is a small, herbaceous, perennial plant that grows in moist, shady habitats. It is propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a moist, well-drained soil in a shady location. Division should be done in early spring or late fall when the plant is dormant. The divisions should be planted in a moist, well-drained soil in a shady location.

Where to Find Thismia taiwanensis

Thismia taiwanensis is native to the tropical and subtropical regions of Southeast Asia, including Taiwan.

Thismia taiwanensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Thismia taiwanensis?

Thismia taiwanensis

What is the common name of Thismia taiwanensis?

Taiwanese Thismia

What is the natural habitat of Thismia taiwanensis?

It is native to Taiwan

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.
Sheng Zehn Yang: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sheng Z.Yang' in the authors string.
Chung Jou Hsu: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.J.Hsu' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:20007843-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.