Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Icacinales
Genus:
Species:
amamiana
ID:
1411376

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Nagam. & Mak.Kato) Byng & Stull

Source:
wcvp

Year:
2018

Citation Micro:
Global Fl. 0.267361111. 2018

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001423841





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Description

Mappia amamiana (also called Mappia, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 8 meters tall. It is native to Mexico, Central America, and South America and is found in tropical moist forests and tropical dry forests.

Uses & Benefits

Mappia amamiana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as treating fever, headaches, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Mappia amamiana is a small, white, fragrant flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, dark green, and have a single stem with two leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Mappia amamiana is a slow-growing species that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. For seed propagation, the seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix and kept moist. For cuttings, take semi-hardwood cuttings in the summer and root them in a moist, well-draining medium. Keep the cuttings in a warm, humid environment until they have rooted.

Where to Find Mappia amamiana

Mappia amamiana is found in the states of Rio Grande do Sul and Santa Catarina, Brazil.

Mappia amamiana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Mappia amamiana?

Mappia amamiana

What is the common name of Mappia amamiana?

Amami Mappia

What is the family of Mappia amamiana?

Mappiaceae

Species in the Icacinaceae family

Alsodeiopsis chippii, Alsodeiopsis mannii, Alsodeiopsis poggei, Alsodeiopsis rowlandii, Alsodeiopsis schumannii, Alsodeiopsis staudtii, Alsodeiopsis tessmannii, Alsodeiopsis zenkeri, Calatola costaricensis, Calatola laevigata, Calatola mollis, Calatola pastazana, Calatola uxpanapensis, Calatola microcarpa, Casimirella ampla, Casimirella beckii, Casimirella crispula, Casimirella diversifolia, Casimirella guaranitica, Casimirella lanata, Casimirella rupestris, Cassinopsis chapelieri, Cassinopsis ciliata, Cassinopsis ilicifolia, Cassinopsis madagascariensis, Cassinopsis tinifolia, Cassinopsis tomentosa, Desmostachys longipes, Desmostachys oblongifolia, Desmostachys planchonianus, Desmostachys tenuifolius, Desmostachys vogelii, Emmotum harleyi, Emmotum acuminatum, Emmotum affine, Emmotum celiae, Emmotum conjunctum, Emmotum fagifolium, Emmotum floribundum, Emmotum fulvum, Emmotum glabrum, Emmotum nitens, Emmotum orbiculatum, Emmotum yapacanum, Emmotum amazonicum, Hosiea japonica, Hosiea sinensis, Icacina claessensii, Icacina guessfeldtii, Icacina mannii,

References

Hidetoshi Nagamasu (b.1955): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Nagam.' in the authors string.
Makoto Kato: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mak.Kato' in the authors string.
James W. Byng: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Byng' in the authors string.
Gregory W. Stull (b.1987): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Stull' in the authors string.