Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
tonkinensis
ID:
466928

Status:
valid

Authors:
(E.G.Camus) T.Koyama

Source:
wcs

Year:
1959

Citation Micro:
Bull. Arts Sci. Div. Ryukyu Univ. 3: 74 (1959)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000466260

Common Names

  • Mapania Tonkinensis
  • Tonkinensis Mapania
  • Mapania

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Description

Mapania tonkinensis (also called Mapania, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to tropical regions of Central and South America. It is found in humid forests, usually in areas with high humidity and shade. It has long, thin, lanceolate leaves and small white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Mapania tonkinensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a natural dye for fabrics.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Mapania tonkinensis is yellow-orange in colour and has a tubular shape. The seed is small and dark brown in colour. The seedlings are small and have a single seed leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Mapania tonkinensis is a tropical plant native to South America. It is best grown in a moist, well-drained soil in full sun to partial shade. Propagation is generally done through division of the rhizomes or by seed. Seeds should be sown on the surface of the soil and lightly covered with a thin layer of soil. Keep the soil moist and the temperature between 20-25°C (68-77°F). Germination should occur within 2-4 weeks.

Where to Find Mapania tonkinensis

Mapania tonkinensis can be found in tropical regions of Southeast Asia, primarily in Vietnam and Thailand.

Mapania tonkinensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Mapania tonkinensis?

Mapania tonkinensis

What is the natural habitat of Mapania tonkinensis?

It is found in tropical rainforests in Southeast Asia.

What type of soil does Mapania tonkinensis prefer?

It prefers moist, well-drained soil with a pH between 5.5 and 7.5.

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

Tetsuo Michael Koyama (b.1935): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'T.Koyama' in the authors string.
Edmond Gustave Camus (1852-1915): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'E.G.Camus' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:310585-1: 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].