Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Santalales
Species:
amplifolia
ID:
1036420

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Merr.) Danser

Source:
tro

Year:
1933

Citation Micro:
Recueil Trav. Bot. Néerl. 30: 465 (1933)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001035758

Common Names

  • Thaumasianthes amplifolia
  • Amplified Thaumasianthes
  • Amplified Lichen

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Description

Thaumasianthes amplifolia (also called broad-leaved thaumasianthes, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Thaumasiaceae. It is native to East Asia, and typically grows in moist, shady habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Thaumasianthes amplifolia has been used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as an ingredient in floral arrangements.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Thaumasianthes amplifolia has small white flowers that are clustered together in a spike. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Thaumasianthes amplifolia is a small, evergreen, creeping fern. It is easily propagated by division or by spores. It prefers moist, shady locations and can tolerate some sun. It is best grown in a well-drained, humus-rich soil. It is hardy in USDA zones 6-9.

Where to Find Thaumasianthes amplifolia

Thaumasianthes amplifolia can be found in the tropical and subtropical regions of India, China, and Southeast Asia.

Species in the Thaumasianthes genus

Species in the Loranthaceae family

Actinanthella menyharthii, Actinanthella wyliei, Aetanthus andreanus, Aetanthus colombianus, Aetanthus coriaceus, Aetanthus dichotomus, Aetanthus engelsii, Aetanthus macranthus, Aetanthus mutisii, Aetanthus nodosus, Aetanthus ornatus, Aetanthus ovalis, Aetanthus trifolius, Aetanthus prolongatus, Aetanthus sessilifolius, Aetanthus verticillatus, Aetanthus megaphyllus, Aetanthus pascoensis, Aetanthus tachirensis, Aetanthus validus, Agelanthus atrocoronatus, Agelanthus bipartitus, Agelanthus brunneus, Agelanthus combreticola, Agelanthus copaiferae, Agelanthus crassifolius, Agelanthus deltae, Agelanthus dichrous, Agelanthus discolor, Agelanthus djurensis, Agelanthus dodonaeifolius, Agelanthus elegantulus, Agelanthus entebbensis, Agelanthus falcifolius, Agelanthus flammeus, Agelanthus fuellebornii, Agelanthus gilgii, Agelanthus glaucoviridis, Agelanthus glomeratus, Agelanthus gracilis, Agelanthus guineensis, Agelanthus henriquesii, Agelanthus heteromorphus, Agelanthus igneus, Agelanthus irangensis, Agelanthus kayseri, Agelanthus keilii, Agelanthus krausei, Agelanthus kraussianus, Agelanthus lancifolius,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record tro-100356141: Based on the initial data import
Elmer Drew Merrill (1876-1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Merr.' in the authors string.
B. H. Danser (1891-1943): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Danser' in the authors string.