Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
neblina
ID:
466560

Status:
valid

Authors:
D.A.Simpson

Source:
wcs

Year:
1992

Citation Micro:
Rev. Gen. Mapania : 159 (1992)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000465892

Common Names

  • Mapania neblina
  • Neblina Mapania
  • Neblina Plant

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Description

Mapania neblina (also called Neblina Mapania, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Cyperaceae family. It is native to Central America and Mexico, and is found in tropical and subtropical climates. It is a large evergreen grass that grows up to 1.5 meters tall, with a narrow, upright stem and long, narrow leaves.

Uses & Benefits

Mapania neblina is used for making furniture, baskets, and other items. It is also used as an ornamental plant and for medicinal purposes.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower: Small, white, with 3 petals. Seed: Small, black, round. Seedlings: Very small, green, with a single leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Mapania neblina is a tropical plant that grows best in moist, well-drained soil. It prefers full sun to partial shade and should be fertilized regularly. Propagation is best done through division of the rhizomes or by stem cuttings.

Where to Find Mapania neblina

Mapania neblina is native to tropical regions of South America, including Brazil, Colombia, and Venezuela.

Mapania neblina FAQ

What is the scientific name of Mapania neblina?

Mapania neblina

What type of plant is Mapania neblina?

Mapania neblina is a species of flowering plant in the family Cyperaceae.

Where is Mapania neblina found?

Mapania neblina is found in Central America, South America, and the Caribbean.

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:972441-1: 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].