Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
macilenta
ID:
316

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Ohwi) T.Koyama

Source:
tro

Year:
1959

Citation Micro:
Bull. Arts & Sci. Div., Ryukyu Univ., Math. & Nat. Sci. No. 3 (Tax. Stud.Cyp. IX.) 74 (1959).

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001302324

Common Names

  • Mapania macilenta
  • Slender Mapania
  • Slender Reedmace

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Synonyms

  • Thoracostachyum macilentum Ohwi [unknown]

Description

Mapania macilenta (also called slender mapania, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to tropical and subtropical regions of the world. It has long, narrow leaves and grows in wet areas such as marshes, swamps, and along the edges of ponds and streams.

Uses & Benefits

Mapania macilenta is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used to control erosion and to provide habitat for wildlife. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Mapania macilenta is a small, white, star-shaped flower with six petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single, long, thin stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Mapania macilenta is a tropical plant that grows in moist, shady areas. It is easy to propagate from seed or division. To propagate from seed, sow the seeds in a moist, well-drained soil in a sunny location. Water regularly and keep the soil moist. Once the seedlings are established, divide the clumps and replant in a new location. To propagate from division, dig up the clumps and divide them into smaller sections. Replant the sections in a new location and water regularly.

Where to Find Mapania macilenta

Mapania macilenta is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Asia, including India, Sri Lanka, and China. It is commonly found in moist, shady habitats, such as forests and woodlands.

Mapania macilenta FAQ

What is the scientific name of Mapania macilenta?

Mapania macilenta

What is the common name of Mapania macilenta?

Slender Mapania

What is the natural habitat of Mapania macilenta?

It is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.

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

The Plant List v1.1 record tro-9910375: Based on the initial data import
Tetsuo Michael Koyama (b.1935): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'T.Koyama' in the authors string.
Jisaburo Ohwi (1905-1977): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ohwi' in the authors string.