Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
vitiensis
ID:
466957

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Uittien) T.Koyama

Source:
wcs

Year:
1978

Citation Micro:
Allertonia 1: 341 (1978)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000466289



Common Names

  • Mapania Vitiensis
  • Vitiensis Mapania
  • Mapania


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Description

Mapania vitiensis (also called Mapania, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to tropical regions of Central and South America. It is found in humid forests, usually in areas with high humidity and shade. It has long, thin, lanceolate leaves and small white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Mapania vitiensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a source of food and fodder for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Mapania vitiensis is yellow-orange in colour and has a tubular shape. The seed is small and dark brown in colour. The seedlings are small and have a single seed leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Mapania vitiensis is a tropical plant native to Fiji. It is best grown in a moist, well-drained soil in full sun to partial shade. Propagation is generally done through division of the rhizomes or by seed. Seeds should be sown on the surface of the soil and lightly covered with a thin layer of soil. Keep the soil moist and the temperature between 20-25°C (68-77°F). Germination should occur within 2-4 weeks.

Where to Find Mapania vitiensis

Mapania vitiensis is found in Fiji.

Mapania vitiensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Mapania vitiensis?

Mapania vitiensis

What is the family of Mapania vitiensis?

Cyperaceae

What is the habitat of Mapania vitiensis?

It is found in moist to wet forests, swamps, and along streams

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

Tetsuo Michael Koyama (b.1935): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'T.Koyama' in the authors string.
Hendrik Uittien (1898-1944): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Uittien' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:907921-1: 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].