Status:
valid
Authors:
C.B.Clarke
Source:
tro
Year:
1894
Citation Micro:
Fl. Brit. India 6: 682 1894
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001302321
Common Names
- Mapania wallichiana
- Wallich's Mapania
- Wallich's Reedmace
Description
Mapania wallichiana (also called Wallich's 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 wallichiana is a popular ornamental plant, often used in gardens and parks. It is also used as a ground cover and for erosion control. It has a high tolerance for drought and can be used in xeriscaping.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Mapania wallichiana is a small, yellowish-green spikelet. The seed is a small, dark brown nutlet. The seedlings are small, grass-like plants with long, thin leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Mapania wallichiana 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 wallichiana
Mapania wallichiana 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 wallichiana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Mapania wallichiana?
Mapania wallichiana
What is the common name of Mapania wallichiana?
Wallich's Mapania
What is the natural habitat of Mapania wallichiana?
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,