Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
linderi
ID:
466397

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hutch. ex Nelmes

Source:
wcs

Year:
1952

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 7: 421 (1952)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000465729



Common Names

  • Mapania Linderi
  • Linderi Mapania
  • Mapania


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Description

Mapania linderi (also called Mapania, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to tropical regions of South America. It has long, narrow leaves and small white flowers. It is found in moist, shady areas such as rainforests and riverbanks.

Uses & Benefits

Mapania linderi is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a source of food and medicine.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Mapania linderi has small white flowers with yellow anthers and a single seed per fruit. The seedlings have a single cotyledon and a long, thin stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Mapania linderi is a perennial herb that can be propagated by division or seed. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and partial shade. It can be propagated by division in spring or early summer. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a cold frame. Division can be done in spring or early summer.

Where to Find Mapania linderi

Mapania linderi is native to tropical regions of South America, including Brazil, Colombia, and Venezuela.

Mapania linderi FAQ

What is the scientific name of Mapania linderi?

Mapania linderi

What type of plant is Mapania linderi?

Mapania linderi is a species of flowering plant in the family Cyperaceae.

Where is Mapania linderi found?

Mapania linderi is found in Central America, South America, and the Caribbean.

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.
John Hutchinson (1884-1972): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hutch.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:310509-1: 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].