Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
meditensis
ID:
466497

Status:
valid

Authors:
D.A.Simpson

Source:
wcs

Year:
1992

Citation Micro:
Rev. Gen. Mapania : 118 (1992)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000465829

Common Names

  • Mapania meditensis
  • Meditensis Mapania
  • Meditensis Plant

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Description

Mapania meditensis (also called 'Mediterranean Fern', among many other common names) is a small fern with fronds that range from 4-15 cm in length. It is native to the tropical regions of Southeast Asia, including India, Indonesia, and the Philippines. It is found in moist, shady habitats such as tropical forests and riverbanks.

Uses & Benefits

Mapania meditensis 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 meditensis has small white flowers with yellow anthers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single cotyledon.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Mapania meditensis is a tropical plant that is native to the Mediterranean region. It is a perennial herb that grows in moist, shady areas. It can be propagated by division or from seed. It prefers a well-drained soil and should be kept moist. It can be grown in full sun or partial shade.

Where to Find Mapania meditensis

Mapania meditensis is native to the tropical forests of Central and South America.

Mapania meditensis FAQ

What is the natural habitat of Mapania meditensis?

Mapania meditensis is found in tropical and subtropical regions of Central and South America.

What type of soil does Mapania meditensis prefer?

Mapania meditensis prefers moist, well-drained soils.

What type of climate does Mapania meditensis prefer?

Mapania meditensis prefers humid climates with temperatures between 65 and 85 degrees Fahrenheit.

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:972436-1: 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].