Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Species:
doniana
ID:
522264

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Griseb.) W.R.Anderson

Source:
cmp

Year:
2006

Citation Micro:
Novon 16: 174 (2006)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000521596



Common Names

  • Don's Mystery Plant
  • Don's Enigma Plant
  • Don's Enigmatanthera


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Synonyms

  • Mascagnia doniana Griseb. [unknown]

Description

Aenigmatanthera doniana (also called Don's Aenigmatanthera, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Cyperaceae. It is a perennial herb that grows up to 1 meter tall. It is native to the Caribbean, Central America, and South America. It is found in wetland habitats, such as marshes, swamps, and wet meadows.

Uses & Benefits

Aenigmatanthera doniana is an ornamental plant used in gardens and for landscaping. It is also used as a groundcover and in rock gardens. It has a low-growing, spreading habit and is drought-tolerant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Aenigmatanthera doniana has small, white, star-shaped flowers that bloom in umbels in the summer. The seeds are small, dark brown and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small, with pointed, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Aenigmatanthera doniana is a perennial herb that is native to the Mediterranean region. It can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade. It is drought tolerant once established and can tolerate some flooding. It is a low maintenance plant and does not require much fertilization.

Where to Find Aenigmatanthera doniana

Aenigmatanthera doniana can be found in the mountains of Central Asia.

Aenigmatanthera doniana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Aenigmatanthera doniana?

Aenigmatanthera doniana

What is the common name of Aenigmatanthera doniana?

Don's Aenigmatanthera

What is the growth habit of Aenigmatanthera doniana?

It is an herbaceous perennial with a clumping habit.

Species in the Aenigmatanthera genus

Species in the Malpighiaceae family

Acmanthera cowanii, Acmanthera duckei, Acmanthera fernandesii, Acmanthera latifolia, Acmanthera longifolia, Acmanthera minima, Acmanthera parviflora, Acridocarpus adenophorus, Acridocarpus alopecurus, Acridocarpus alternifolius, Acridocarpus austrocaledonicus, Acridocarpus ballyi, Acridocarpus camerunensis, Acridocarpus chevalieri, Acridocarpus chloropterus, Acridocarpus congestus, Acridocarpus congolensis, Acridocarpus excelsus, Acridocarpus glaucescens, Acridocarpus hirundo, Acridocarpus humbertii, Acridocarpus humblotii, Acridocarpus katangensis, Acridocarpus ledermannii, Acridocarpus longifolius, Acridocarpus macrocalyx, Acridocarpus mayumbensis, Acridocarpus monodii, Acridocarpus natalitius, Acridocarpus oppositifolius, Acridocarpus orientalis, Acridocarpus pauciglandulosus, Acridocarpus perrieri, Acridocarpus plagiopterus, Acridocarpus prasinus, Acridocarpus scheffleri, Acridocarpus smeathmannii, Acridocarpus socotranus, Acridocarpus spectabilis, Acridocarpus staudtii, Acridocarpus ugandensis, Acridocarpus vanderystii, Acridocarpus vivy, Acridocarpus zanzibaricus, Adelphia hiraea, Adelphia macrophylla, Adelphia mirabilis, Adelphia platyrachis, Aenigmatanthera doniana, Aenigmatanthera lasiandra,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2623524: Based on the initial data import
August Grisebach (1814-1879): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Griseb.' in the authors string.
William Russell Anderson (1942-2013): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'W.R.Anderson' in the authors string.