Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
mannii
ID:
466472

Status:
valid

Authors:
C.B.Clarke

Source:
wcs

Year:
1902

Citation Micro:
Fl. Trop. Afr. 8: 491 (1902)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000465804



Common Names

  • Mapania Mannii
  • Mannii Mapania
  • Mapania


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Description

Mapania mannii (also called 'Mann's Fern', among many other common names) is a small fern with fronds that range from 4-15 cm in length. It is native to the tropical regions of Southeast Asia, including India, Indonesia, and the Philippines. It is found in moist, shady habitats such as tropical forests and riverbanks.

Uses & Benefits

Mapania mannii is used as an ornamental plant and for its medicinal properties. It is used to treat fever, coughs, and skin ailments.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Mapania mannii sub. bieleri (De Wild.) J.Raynal ex D.A.Simpson
Mapania mannii sub. mannii

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower: Small, white, with 3 petals. Seed: Small, black, round. Seedlings: Very small, green, with a single leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Mapania mannii is a tropical fern native to Southeast Asia. It is an easy-to-grow species that can be propagated through division or by spores. It prefers a warm, humid environment with bright, indirect light and should be grown in a well-draining soil mix. Water regularly and keep the soil lightly moist, but not soggy. Fertilize with a balanced fertilizer every two weeks during the growing season.

Where to Find Mapania mannii

Mapania mannii is native to the tropical forests of Central and South America.

Mapania mannii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Mapania mannii?

Mapania mannii

What is the family of Mapania mannii?

Cyperaceae

What are the common names of Mapania mannii?

Mann's Mapania

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

Charles Baron Clarke (1832-1906): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.B.Clarke' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:310524-1: 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].