Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Dioscoreales
Genus:
Species:
tentaculata
ID:
837784

Status:
valid

Authors:
K.Larsen & Aver.

Source:
wcs

Year:
2007

Citation Micro:
Rheedea 17: 16 (2007)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000837119

Common Names

  • Thismia Tentaculata
  • Tentaculata Thismia
  • Tentaculata Plant

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Description

Thismia tentaculata (also called Thismia tentaculata, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Burmanniaceae family. It is native to Southeast Asia. It is found in moist habitats, such as wet forests and marshes.

Uses & Benefits

Thismia tentaculata is a small, epiphytic plant native to Vietnam. It is used in gardens and landscaping for its attractive foliage and small, yellow flowers. It is also used medicinally to treat a variety of ailments, including digestive issues, skin conditions, and respiratory problems.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Thismia tentaculata is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, light green, oval-shaped seedlings.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Thismia tentaculata is a slow-growing, evergreen epiphyte that can reach up to 30 cm in height. It prefers a bright, but not direct, light and a well-drained soil mix. Propagation is by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a seed bed. Division should be done in late spring or early summer.

Where to Find Thismia tentaculata

Thismia tentaculata is found in tropical and subtropical regions of Asia, including India, China, and Southeast Asia.

Thismia tentaculata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Thismia tentaculata?

Thismia tentaculata

What are the common names of Thismia tentaculata?

Common names of Thismia tentaculata include tentacled thismia and tentacle-leaved thismia

What is the natural habitat of Thismia tentaculata?

Thismia tentaculata is native to Southeast Asia and typically 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

Kai Larsen (1926-2012): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'K.Larsen' in the authors string.
Leonid Averyanov (b.1955): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Aver.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77091191-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.