Status:
valid
Authors:
(Miq.) Uittien
Source:
wcs
Year:
1939
Citation Micro:
J. Arnold Arbor. 20: 213 (1939)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000465605
Common Names
- Mapania Cuspidata
- Cuspidate Mapania
- Cuspidate Russelia
Description
Mapania cuspidata (also called Cuspidate Mapania, among many other common names) is a species of evergreen herb native to Thailand. It has a creeping habit and grows up to 20 cm tall. It has small, lanceolate leaves that are dark green and glossy on top with a paler underside. It is found in tropical and subtropical forests, as well as in disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Mapania cuspidata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments such as fever, headaches, and stomachaches. It is also used as a food source and for making dyes.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Mapania cuspidata var. angustifolia (Uittien) Uittien
Mapania cuspidata var. cuspidata
Mapania cuspidata var. merayap Miraadila, Shabdin & Meekiong
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Mapania cuspidata 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.
Cultivation and Propagation
Mapania cuspidata is a tropical plant native to South America. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full to partial sun. It can reach up to 3 feet in height and has large, glossy leaves. Propagation is done by division or by stem cuttings. The cuttings should be taken in the spring or summer and planted in moist, well-drained soil.
Where to Find Mapania cuspidata
Mapania cuspidata is native to Mexico and can be found in moist meadows, streambanks, and other wet areas.
Mapania cuspidata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Mapania cuspidata?
Mapania cuspidata
What type of plant is Mapania cuspidata?
A flowering plant
What is the natural habitat of Mapania cuspidata?
Tropical rainforests
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
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:310467-1: 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].