Palisota mannii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Commelinales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
mannii
ID:
489422
Status:
valid
Authors:
C.B.Clarke
Source:
wcs
Year:
1881
Citation Micro:
Monogr. Phan. 3: 132 (1881)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000488754
Common Names
- Palisota Mannii
- Mann's Palisota
- Mann's Palisota
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Palisota mannii (also called 'Mann's Palisota' and 'Mann's Palisota', among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to tropical Africa. It has a woody stem and grows to a height of 1-2 m. It is found in open grasslands, savannas, and dry forests.
Uses & Benefits
Palisota mannii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and containers, and its leaves are used to make baskets and mats.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Palisota mannii sub. manniiPalisota mannii sub. megalophylla (Mildbr.) Faden
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Flower of Palisota mannii is a small, white or pinkish flower with five petals. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped nut. The seedlings are small, with oval-shaped leaves and white or pinkish flowers.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Palisota mannii is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and full sun to partial shade. It is generally pest and disease free.
Where to Find Palisota mannii
Palisota mannii is native to West Africa and can be found in Ghana, Guinea, Ivory Coast, Liberia, Nigeria, and Sierra Leone.
Palisota mannii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Palisota mannii?
Palisota mannii
What is the common name of Palisota mannii?
Mann's Palisota
What are the uses of Palisota mannii?
It is used as an ornamental plant and for medicinal purposes.
Species in the Palisota genus
Palisota alopecurus, Palisota ambigua, Palisota barteri, Palisota bogneri, Palisota brachythyrsa, Palisota bracteosa, Palisota flagelliflora, Palisota gracilior, Palisota hirsuta, Palisota lagopus, Palisota laurentii, Palisota laxiflora, Palisota mannii, Palisota myriantha, Palisota orientalis, Palisota pedicellata, Palisota preussiana, Palisota pynaertii, Palisota satabiei, Palisota schweinfurthii, Palisota thollonii, Palisota waibelii, Palisota barteri, Palisota preussiana,
Species in the Commelinaceae family
Aetheolirion stenolobium, Amischotolype glabrata, Amischotolype gracilis, Amischotolype griffithii, Amischotolype hispida, Amischotolype hookeri, Amischotolype irritans, Amischotolype laxiflora, Amischotolype marginata, Amischotolype mollissima, Amischotolype monosperma, Amischotolype sphagnorrhiza, Amischotolype tenuis, Amischotolype barbarossa, Amischotolype divaricata, Amischotolype dolichandra, Amischotolype hirsuta, Amischotolype leiocarpa, Amischotolype lobata, Amischotolype parvifructa, Amischotolype pedicellata, Amischotolype rostrata, Amischotolype strigosa, Amischotolype welzeniana, Aneilema acuminatum, Aneilema aequinoctiale, Aneilema alatum, Aneilema angolense, Aneilema aparine, Aneilema arenicola, Aneilema benadirense, Aneilema beniniense, Aneilema biflorum, Aneilema brasiliense, Aneilema brenanianum, Aneilema brunneospermum, Aneilema calceolus, Aneilema chrysopogon, Aneilema clarkei, Aneilema dispermum, Aneilema dregeanum, Aneilema forskaolii, Aneilema gillettii, Aneilema grandibracteolatum, Aneilema hirtum, Aneilema hockii, Aneilema homblei, Aneilema indehiscens, Aneilema johnstonii, Aneilema lamuense,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-257310: Based on the initial data import
Charles Baron Clarke (1832-1906): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.B.Clarke' in the authors string.