Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Icacinales
Species:
tomentosus
ID:
374486

Status:
valid

Authors:
D.Fang

Source:
cmp

Year:
2002

Citation Micro:
Acta Bot. Yunnan. 24: 710 (2002)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000373818



Common Names

  • Mappianthus tomentosus
  • Downy Mappianthus
  • Downy Chinese Maple


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Description

Mappianthus tomentosus (also called Mappianthus tomentosus, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to tropical Africa. It is found in moist habitats, such as marshes, swamps, and riverbanks.

Uses & Benefits

Mappianthus tomentosus 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 tomentosus 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 tomentosus 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 tomentosus

Mappianthus tomentosus can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas, from Mexico to Argentina.

Mappianthus tomentosus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Mappianthus tomentosus?

Mappianthus tomentosus

What are the common names of Mappianthus tomentosus?

Woolly Mappia, Woolly Mappianthus

What is the natural habitat of Mappianthus tomentosus?

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-2367161: Based on the initial data import
Ding Fang (b.1920): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'D.Fang' in the authors string.