Mappia mexicana - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Icacinales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
mexicana
ID:
1251857
Status:
valid
Authors:
B.L.Rob. & Greenm.
Source:
tro
Year:
1895
Citation Micro:
Amer. J. Sci. , ser. 3, 1: 150 (1895)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001251195
Common Names
- Mappia
- Mexican Mappia
- Mexicana Mappia
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Mappia mexicana (also called Mexican Mappia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Malpighiaceae family. It is native to Mexico and Guatemala. It is found in tropical and subtropical forests, often near streams.
Uses & Benefits
Mappia mexicana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as treating fever, headaches, and stomach aches.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Mappia mexicana are small, white and bell-shaped. The seeds are small and round, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Mappia mexicana is a tropical shrub that can be propagated by cuttings or by seed. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and rooted in moist soil. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in moist soil and kept at a temperature of 18-21°C (64-70°F). The seedlings should be transplanted when they are large enough to handle.
Where to Find Mappia mexicana
Mappia mexicana is found in the tropical deciduous forests of Mexico.
Mappia mexicana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Mappia mexicana?
Mappia mexicana
What is the common name of Mappia mexicana?
Mexican Mappia
What is the natural habitat of Mappia mexicana?
Tropical and subtropical moist montane forests
Species in the Mappia genus
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
The Plant List v1.1 record tro-50160198: Based on the initial data import
Benjamin Lincoln Robinson (1864-1935): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.L.Rob.' in the authors string.
Jesse More Greenman (1867-1951): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Greenm.' in the authors string.