Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Species:
mannii
ID:
497310

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hook.f.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1867

Citation Micro:
Gen. Pl. 1: 782 (1867)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000496642



Common Names

  • Strephonema mannii
  • Mannii Strephonema
  • Mannii Fern


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Synonyms

  • Strephonema tessmannii Mildbr. [valid]
  • Strephonema tessmannii micranthum Mildbr. [valid]

Description

Strephonema mannii (also called Strephonema mannii var. mannii, among many other common names) is an epiphytic orchid species native to Central America. It is an evergreen plant with a rosette of long, narrow, arching leaves that are up to 1 m long and 1 cm wide. It grows in humid, shady forests and is found in Guatemala, Honduras, and Nicaragua.

Uses & Benefits

Strephonema mannii has been used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory, antiseptic, and astringent properties. It is also used as a natural dye and as a soil conditioner.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Strephonema mannii has small, white flowers with four petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Strephonema mannii is a tropical aquatic plant native to Southeast Asia. It can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers bright, indirect light and should be grown in a nutrient-rich substrate. It should be watered regularly and fertilized every two weeks during the growing season.

Where to Find Strephonema mannii

Strephonema mannii can be found in wet meadows and marshes in the southeastern United States.

Strephonema mannii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Strephonema mannii?

Strephonema mannii

What is the natural habitat of Strephonema mannii?

Tropical forests in Central and South America

What is the size of Strephonema mannii?

It is a small plant, reaching a height of up to 0.5 meters

Species in the Combretaceae family

Combretum wilksii, Combretum paraguariense, Combretum aculeatum, Combretum acuminatum, Combretum acutifolium, Combretum acutum, Combretum adenogonium, Combretum adrianii, Combretum afzelii, Combretum albiflorum, Combretum albopunctatum, Combretum alfredi, Combretum andongense, Combretum andradae, Combretum angolense, Combretum angustipetalum, Combretum apetalum, Combretum aphanopetalum, Combretum apiculatum, Combretum argenteum, Combretum argyrotrichum, Combretum assimile, Combretum atropurpureum, Combretum aureonitens, Combretum auriculatum, Combretum barbatum, Combretum batesii, Combretum bauchiense, Combretum baumii, Combretum bipindense, Combretum blepharopetala, Combretum boinensis, Combretum bracteatum, Combretum bracteosum, Combretum brassiciforme, Combretum brevistylum, Combretum brunneum, Combretum butyrosum, Combretum cacoucia, Combretum caffrum, Combretum camporum, Combretum capitatum, Combretum capituliflorum, Combretum capuronii, Combretum carringtonianum, Combretum caudatisepalum, Combretum celastroides, Combretum chinense, Combretum chionanthoides, Combretum cinereopetalum,

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