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
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.
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,