Status:
valid
Authors:
(J.Raynal) J.Raynal
Source:
wcs
Year:
1968
Citation Micro:
Adansonia , n.s., 8: 415 (1968)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000465716
Common Names
- Mapania ivorensis
- Ivorensis Mapania
- Ivorensis Plant
Synonyms
- Mapania macrantha ivorensis J.Raynal [unknown]
Description
Mapania ivorensis (also called 'Ivory Coast Mapania', among many other common names) is an evergreen perennial herb that grows up to 1 m tall. It is native to Central and South America, and can be found in moist forests and swamps.
Uses & Benefits
Mapania ivorensis is used as an ornamental plant and for its medicinal properties. It is used to treat fever, coughs, and skin ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Mapania ivorensis has small white flowers with yellow anthers and a single seed per fruit. The seedlings have a single cotyledon and a long, thin stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Mapania ivorensis is a perennial herb that is native to tropical Asia. It can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and partial shade. It can tolerate full sun, but will need to be kept moist during hot summer months. It can be grown in containers or in the garden.
Where to Find Mapania ivorensis
Mapania ivorensis is native to tropical and subtropical regions of South America, including Brazil, Paraguay, and Argentina.
Mapania ivorensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Mapania ivorensis?
Mapania ivorensis
What is the natural habitat of Mapania ivorensis?
It is native to India, Nepal, Bhutan, and Myanmar.
What is the flower color of Mapania ivorensis?
The flowers are white or yellowish-white.
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:310501-1: 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].