Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
baldwinii
ID:
466257

Status:
valid

Authors:
Nelmes

Source:
wcs

Year:
1952

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 6: 420 (1951 publ. 1952)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000465589



Common Names

  • Mapania baldwinii
  • Baldwinii Mapania
  • Baldwinii Plant


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Description

Mapania baldwinii (also called Baldwinii Mapania, among many other common names) is a small, tufted, perennial herb with a woody base and small, white flowers. It is native to the Himalayas and is found in moist, grassy habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Mapania baldwinii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a shade plant in parks and other public spaces. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating fever, inflammation, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Mapania baldwinii is small and white, with four petals, and is borne in clusters. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and dark green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Mapania baldwinii can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring in a well-drained soil mix. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and rooted in a moist, well-drained soil mix. Keep the soil moist but not wet and provide bright, indirect light.

Where to Find Mapania baldwinii

Mapania baldwinii is native to tropical regions of South America, including Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru.

Mapania baldwinii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Mapania baldwinii?

Mapania baldwinii

What type of plant is Mapania baldwinii?

It is a species of fern.

Where is Mapania baldwinii found?

It is found in tropical and subtropical regions of Asia, Africa, and the Americas.

Species in the Mapania genus

Mapania africana, Mapania amplivaginata, Mapania angustifolia, Mapania archboldii, Mapania arunachalensis, Mapania assimilis, Mapania aturensis, Mapania baccifera, Mapania balansae, Mapania baldwinii, Mapania bancana, Mapania borneensis, Mapania bougainvillensis, Mapania caudata, Mapania coodei, Mapania coriandrum, Mapania cuatrecasasii, Mapania cuspidata, Mapania debilis, Mapania effusa, Mapania enodis, Mapania ferruginea, Mapania floribunda, Mapania foxworthyi, Mapania graminea, Mapania hispida, Mapania holttumii, Mapania imeriensis, Mapania immersa, Mapania insignis, Mapania ivorensis, Mapania kurzii, Mapania latifolia, Mapania liberiensis, Mapania linderi, Mapania longiflora, Mapania lorea, Mapania macrantha, Mapania macrocephala, Mapania macrophylla, Mapania maguireana, Mapania mangenotiana, Mapania mannii, Mapania maschalina, Mapania meditensis, Mapania micrococca, Mapania micropandanus, Mapania minor, Mapania monostachya, Mapania moseleyi,

Species in the Cyperaceae family

Abildgaardia mexicana, Abildgaardia ovata, Abildgaardia schoenoides, Abildgaardia triflora, Abildgaardia oxystachya, Abildgaardia odontocarpa, Abildgaardia macrantha, Abildgaardia fusiformis, Abildgaardia pachyptera, Actinoschoenus repens, Actinoschoenus yunnanensis, Actinoschoenus aphyllus, Actinoscirpus grossus, Afrotrilepis jaegeri, Afrotrilepis pilosa, Amphiscirpus nevadensis, Arthrostylis aphylla, Arthrostylis planiculmis, Becquerelia clarkei, Becquerelia cymosa, Becquerelia discolor, Becquerelia merkeliana, Becquerelia muricata, Becquerelia tuberculata, Bisboeckelera irrigua, Bisboeckelera longifolia, Bisboeckelera microcephala, Bisboeckelera vinacea, Blysmus compressus, Blysmus mongolicola, Blysmus rufus, Blysmus sinocompressus, Bolboschoenoplectus mariqueter, Bolboschoenus caldwellii, Bolboschoenus capensis, Bolboschoenus fluviatilis, Bolboschoenus glaucus, Bolboschoenus grandispicus, Bolboschoenus laticarpus, Bolboschoenus maritimus, Bolboschoenus medianus, Bolboschoenus nobilis, Bolboschoenus novae-angliae, Bolboschoenus planiculmis, Bolboschoenus robustus, Bolboschoenus schmidii, Bolboschoenus stagnicola, Bolboschoenus yagara, Bolboschoenus koshevnikovii, Bolboschoenus biconcavus,

References

Ernest Nelmes (1895-1959): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Nelmes' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:310456-1: Govaerts R (ed.). 2023. WCVP: World Checklist of Vascular Plants [Version 11]. Facilitated by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. [WWW document] URL http://sftp.kew.org/pub/data-repositories/WCVP/ [accessed 20 April 2023].