Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
balansae
ID:
466256

Status:
valid

Authors:
(E.G.Camus) T.Koyama

Source:
wcs

Year:
1959

Citation Micro:
Bull. Arts Sci. Div. Ryukyu Univ. 3: 73 (1959)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000465588

Common Names

  • Mapania balansae
  • Balansae Mapania
  • Balansae Plant

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Description

Mapania balansae (also called Balansae 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 balansae 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 balansae is small and white, with four petals, and is borne in clusters. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and dark green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Mapania balansae can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring in a well-drained soil mix. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and rooted in a moist, well-drained soil mix. Keep the soil moist but not wet and provide bright, indirect light.

Where to Find Mapania balansae

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

Mapania balansae FAQ

What is the scientific name of Mapania balansae?

Mapania balansae

What are the common names of Mapania balansae?

Common names of Mapania balansae include Balansa's mapania and Balansa's mapania grass.

What are the growth requirements of Mapania balansae?

Mapania balansae 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

Tetsuo Michael Koyama (b.1935): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'T.Koyama' in the authors string.
Edmond Gustave Camus (1852-1915): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'E.G.Camus' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:310454-1: 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].