Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
aturensis
ID:
466234

Status:
valid

Authors:
D.A.Simpson

Source:
wcs

Year:
1996

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 51: 730 (1996)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000465566

Common Names

  • Mapania aturensis
  • Aturensis Mapania
  • Aturensis Plant

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Description

Mapania aturensis (also called Aturensis Mapania, among many other common names) is a small, tufted, perennial herb with a woody base and small, white flowers. It is native to the Alps and is found in moist, grassy habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Mapania aturensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a shade plant in parks and other public spaces. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating fever, inflammation, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Mapania aturensis is small and white, with four petals, and is borne in clusters. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and light green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Mapania aturensis is a slow-growing, evergreen, perennial plant that can be grown in USDA Hardiness Zones 9-11. It can be propagated by division or by seed. Plant divisions in well-draining soil, and keep the soil moist until the divisions have rooted. Seeds should be sown in a light, sandy soil and kept moist until germination occurs. Provide full sun and regular watering.

Where to Find Mapania aturensis

Mapania aturensis is native to tropical regions of South America, including Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru.

Mapania aturensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Mapania aturensis?

Mapania aturensis

What are the common names of Mapania aturensis?

Common names of Mapania aturensis include Atures mapania and Atures mapania grass.

What are the growth requirements of Mapania aturensis?

Mapania aturensis prefers moist, well-drained soils and full sun to partial shade.

Species in the Mapania genus

Mapania africana, Mapania amplivaginata, Mapania angustifolia, Mapania archboldii, Mapania arunachalensis, Mapania assimilis, Mapania aturensis, Mapania baccifera, Mapania balansae, Mapania baldwinii, Mapania bancana, Mapania borneensis, Mapania bougainvillensis, Mapania caudata, Mapania coodei, Mapania coriandrum, Mapania cuatrecasasii, Mapania cuspidata, Mapania debilis, Mapania effusa, Mapania enodis, Mapania ferruginea, Mapania floribunda, Mapania foxworthyi, Mapania graminea, Mapania hispida, Mapania holttumii, Mapania imeriensis, Mapania immersa, Mapania insignis, Mapania ivorensis, Mapania kurzii, Mapania latifolia, Mapania liberiensis, Mapania linderi, Mapania longiflora, Mapania lorea, Mapania macrantha, Mapania macrocephala, Mapania macrophylla, Mapania maguireana, Mapania mangenotiana, Mapania mannii, Mapania maschalina, Mapania meditensis, Mapania micrococca, Mapania micropandanus, Mapania minor, Mapania monostachya, Mapania moseleyi,

Species in the Cyperaceae family

Abildgaardia mexicana, Abildgaardia ovata, Abildgaardia schoenoides, Abildgaardia triflora, Abildgaardia oxystachya, Abildgaardia odontocarpa, Abildgaardia macrantha, Abildgaardia fusiformis, Abildgaardia pachyptera, Actinoschoenus repens, Actinoschoenus yunnanensis, Actinoschoenus aphyllus, Actinoscirpus grossus, Afrotrilepis jaegeri, Afrotrilepis pilosa, Amphiscirpus nevadensis, Arthrostylis aphylla, Arthrostylis planiculmis, Becquerelia clarkei, Becquerelia cymosa, Becquerelia discolor, Becquerelia merkeliana, Becquerelia muricata, Becquerelia tuberculata, Bisboeckelera irrigua, Bisboeckelera longifolia, Bisboeckelera microcephala, Bisboeckelera vinacea, Blysmus compressus, Blysmus mongolicola, Blysmus rufus, Blysmus sinocompressus, Bolboschoenoplectus mariqueter, Bolboschoenus caldwellii, Bolboschoenus capensis, Bolboschoenus fluviatilis, Bolboschoenus glaucus, Bolboschoenus grandispicus, Bolboschoenus laticarpus, Bolboschoenus maritimus, Bolboschoenus medianus, Bolboschoenus nobilis, Bolboschoenus novae-angliae, Bolboschoenus planiculmis, Bolboschoenus robustus, Bolboschoenus schmidii, Bolboschoenus stagnicola, Bolboschoenus yagara, Bolboschoenus koshevnikovii, Bolboschoenus biconcavus,

References

David Alan Simpson (b.1955): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'D.A.Simpson' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:307115-2: Govaerts R (ed.). 2023. WCVP: World Checklist of Vascular Plants [Version 11]. Facilitated by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. [WWW document] URL http://sftp.kew.org/pub/data-repositories/WCVP/ [accessed 20 April 2023].