Mabea anadena - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
anadena
ID:
232288
Status:
valid
Authors:
Pax & K.Hoffm.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1919
Citation Micro:
Pflanzenr. , IV, 147, XIV: 55 (1919)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000231619
Common Names
- Mabea Anadena
- Anadena Mabea
- Anadena
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Mabea anadena (also called Anadena's mabea, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Brazil. It has large, heart-shaped leaves and yellowish-green flowers that are enclosed in a spathe. It is found in wetland habitats, such as swamps, bogs, and wet meadows.
Uses & Benefits
Mabea anadena is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover in landscaping.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Mabea anadena has small, white flowers that are borne in a spike-like inflorescence. The seeds are small, black and glossy. The seedlings are yellowish-green.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Mabea anadena is a small, evergreen, rhizomatous perennial that grows in clumps. It can be propagated by division of the rhizome or by seed. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in partial shade and can tolerate full sun. It is drought tolerant once established.
Where to Find Mabea anadena
Mabea anadena can be found in the tropical rainforests of Central and South America.
Mabea anadena FAQ
What is the maximum height of Mabea anadena?
Mabea anadena can reach heights of up to 2 meters.
What type of soil does Mabea anadena prefer?
Mabea anadena prefers moist, well-drained soil.
What type of climate does Mabea anadena prefer?
Mabea anadena prefers a warm, humid climate.
Species in the Mabea genus
Mabea anadena, Mabea angularis, Mabea angustifolia, Mabea anomala, Mabea arenicola, Mabea biglandulosa, Mabea caudata, Mabea chocoensis, Mabea elata, Mabea elegans, Mabea excelsa, Mabea fistulifera, Mabea frutescens, Mabea gaudichaudiana, Mabea glaziovii, Mabea jefensis, Mabea klugii, Mabea linearifolia, Mabea longibracteata, Mabea macbridei, Mabea macrocalyx, Mabea montana, Mabea nitida, Mabea occidentalis, Mabea ovata, Mabea paniculata, Mabea piriri, Mabea pohliana, Mabea pulcherrima, Mabea rubicunda, Mabea salicoides, Mabea speciosa, Mabea standleyi, Mabea subserrulata, Mabea subsessilis, Mabea taquari, Mabea tenorioi, Mabea trianae, Mabea uleana,
Species in the Euphorbiaceae family
Acalypha peckoltii, Acalypha peduncularis, Acalypha pendula, Acalypha perrieri, Acalypha persimilis, Acalypha peruviana, Acalypha pervilleana, Acalypha phleoides, Acalypha phyllonomifolia, Acalypha pilosa, Acalypha pippenii, Acalypha pittieri, Acalypha platyphylla, Acalypha pleiogyne, Acalypha plicata, Acalypha pohliana, Acalypha poiretii, Acalypha polymorpha, Acalypha polystachya, Acalypha portoricensis, Acalypha pruinosa, Acalypha pruriens, Acalypha pseudalopecuroides, Acalypha pseudovagans, Acalypha psilostachya, Acalypha pubiflora, Acalypha pulchrespicata, Acalypha punctata, Acalypha purpurascens, Acalypha purpusii, Acalypha pycnantha, Acalypha pygmaea, Acalypha radians, Acalypha radicans, Acalypha radinostachya, Acalypha radula, Acalypha radula, Acalypha rafaelensis, Acalypha raivavensis, Acalypha rapensis, Acalypha reflexa, Acalypha repanda, Acalypha retifera, Acalypha rhombifolia, Acalypha rhomboidea, Acalypha richardiana, Acalypha riedeliana, Acalypha rivularis, Acalypha rottleroides, Acalypha rubrinervis,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-116127: Based on the initial data import
Ferdinand Albin Pax (1858-1942): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pax' in the authors string.
Käthe Hoffmann (b.1883): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'K.Hoffm.' in the authors string.