Status:
valid
Authors:
Cowie
Source:
ipni
Year:
2016
Citation Micro:
Nuytsia 27: 87 (2016)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001348020
Common Names
- Thismia Tectipora
- Tectipora Thismia
- Thismia of Tectipora
Description
Thismia tectipora (also called Tectipora Thismia, among many other common names) is a perennial herb with delicate, white flowers. It is native to Siberia and is found in a variety of habitats, including mountain meadows and alpine tundra.
Uses & Benefits
Thismia tectipora is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover in shady areas.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Thismia tectipora has small, white flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have long, thin leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Thismia tectipora is a perennial that can be propagated from cuttings or seeds. It prefers partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It is frost tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -15°C. Prune the plant regularly to maintain a neat shape.
Where to Find Thismia tectipora
Thismia tectipora is native to Southeast Asia.
Thismia tectipora FAQ
What is the scientific name of Thismia tectipora?
Thismia tectipora
What type of plant is Thismia tectipora?
Herb
Where is Thismia tectipora found?
Thailand
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
Ian Donald Cowie: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cowie' in the authors string.