Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Icacinales
Species:
hookerianus
ID:
374483

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Baill.) Sleumer

Source:
cmp

Year:
1969

Citation Micro:
Blumea 17: 225 (1969)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000373815



Common Names

  • Mappianthus hookerianus
  • Hooker's Mappianthus
  • Hooker's Chinese Maple


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Synonyms

  • Mappianthus borneensis Merr. [unknown]
  • Iodes hookeriana Baill. [unknown]
  • Iodes thomsoniana Baill. [unknown]

Description

Mappianthus hookerianus (also called African Bamboo, among many other common names) is a perennial grass-like plant native to tropical Africa. It has long, thin stems and leaves that are arranged in a fan-like pattern. It is found in moist, shady areas in tropical forests and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Mappianthus hookerianus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant to treat fever, inflammation, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Mappianthus hookerianus is a small, white, bell-shaped flower. The seed is a small, black, oblong nut. The seedlings are slender and have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Mappianthus hookerianus is a deciduous shrub that grows best in full sun and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by seed, which should be sown in the spring. It can also be propagated by cuttings taken in the summer.

Where to Find Mappianthus hookerianus

Mappianthus hookerianus is native to Mexico and can be found in the states of Chiapas, Guerrero, Oaxaca, and Veracruz.

Mappianthus hookerianus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Mappianthus hookerianus?

Mappianthus hookerianus

What are the common names of Mappianthus hookerianus?

Hooker's Mappia, Hooker's Mappianthus

What is the natural habitat of Mappianthus hookerianus?

It is found in tropical and subtropical regions of India, Sri Lanka, and the Andaman Islands

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 kew-2367159: Based on the initial data import
Henri Ernest Baillon (1827-1895): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Baill.' in the authors string.
Hermann Otto Sleumer (1906-1993): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sleumer' in the authors string.