Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
fluviatilis
ID:
471471

Status:
valid

Authors:
Aubl.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1775

Citation Micro:
Hist. Pl. Guiane 1: 42 (1775)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000470803



Common Names

  • Fluviatilis mayaca
  • Mayaca fluviatilis
  • Mayaca


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Synonyms

  • Biaslia vandellii Roem. [unknown]
  • Mayaca aubletii Michx. [unknown]
  • Mayaca aubletii wrightii (Griseb.) Horn [unknown]
  • Mayaca boliviana Rusby [unknown]
  • Mayaca brasilii Hoehne [unknown]
  • Mayaca caroliniana Gand. [unknown]
  • Mayaca fluviatilis wrightii M.Gómez [unknown]
  • Mayaca longipes Gand. [illegitimate]
  • Mayaca madida (Vell.) Stellfeld [unknown]
  • Mayaca michauxii Schott & Endl. [unknown]
  • Mayaca vandellii Schott & Endl. [unknown]
  • Mayaca wrightii Griseb. [unknown]
  • Syena aubletii Schott & Endl. [unknown]
  • Syena fluviatilis Willd. [unknown]
  • Syena mayaca J.F.Gmel. [unknown]
  • Syena nuttalliana Schult. [unknown]
  • Mayaca fluviatilis fluviatilis [unknown]

Description

Mayaca fluviatilis (also called River Mayaca, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant that grows up to 60 cm in height. It has a basal rosette of leaves and a single stem with a few leaves. It is native to South America, and is found in wet meadows, marshes, and wet grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Mayaca fluviatilis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Mayaca fluviatilis are small, white, and tubular, with four petals. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings are small and have a single, thin stem with small, green, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Mayaca fluviatilis is a perennial herbaceous plant that prefers moist, shady areas with well-drained soil. It can be propagated by division or by seed. Division is best done in the spring or early summer. Seeds should be sown in the fall or early spring in a cold frame or sheltered area. Once established, the plant is drought tolerant.

Where to Find Mayaca fluviatilis

Mayaca fluviatilis is found in the tropical and subtropical regions of Central and South America.

Mayaca fluviatilis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Mayaca fluviatilis?

Mayaca fluviatilis

What is the common name of Mayaca fluviatilis?

River mayaca

What is the habitat of Mayaca fluviatilis?

It is found in wet areas, such as swamps, marshes, and wet meadows, in the southeastern United States