Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
bougainvillensis
ID:
466265

Status:
valid

Authors:
D.A.Simpson

Source:
wcs

Year:
1992

Citation Micro:
Rev. Gen. Mapania : 91 (1992)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000465597



Common Names

  • Mapania bougainvillensis
  • Bougainvillensis Mapania
  • Bougainvillensis Plant


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Description

Mapania bougainvillensis (also called Bougainvillensis 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 bougainvillensis 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 bougainvillensis 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 bougainvillensis is a tropical plant that is native to South America. It is a fast-growing plant that can reach up to 3 feet in height and has large, glossy leaves. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full to partial sun. Propagation is done by division or by stem cuttings. The cuttings should be taken in the spring or summer and planted in moist, well-drained soil.

Where to Find Mapania bougainvillensis

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

Mapania bougainvillensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Mapania bougainvillensis?

Mapania bougainvillensis

What is the family of Mapania bougainvillensis?

Cyperaceae

What is the distribution of Mapania bougainvillensis?

India, Nepal, Sri Lanka, and Thailand

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

David Alan Simpson (b.1955): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'D.A.Simpson' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:972432-1: 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].