Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
baumii
ID:
471440

Status:
valid

Authors:
Gürke

Source:
wcs

Year:
1902

Citation Micro:
Beibl. Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 69: 1 (1902)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000470772

Common Names

  • Baum's Mayaca
  • Baum's Mayaca
  • Baum's Mayaca

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Description

Mayaca baumii (also called Baum's Mayaca, among many other common names) is an aquatic plant native to tropical South America. It has long, thin leaves and small, white flowers. It is found in shallow, slow-moving streams and ponds.

Uses & Benefits

Mayaca baumii is used as an ornamental plant and for soil stabilization.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Mayaca baumii is a small, white, star-shaped flower. The seed is a small, round nutlet. The seedlings have a single pair of opposite leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Mayaca baumii is a perennial herb that can be propagated by division of the rootstock in spring or autumn. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and partial shade. It is hardy to USDA zone 10.

Where to Find Mayaca baumii

Mayaca baumii is native to South America and is found in Brazil, Colombia, and Peru. It is typically found in wet, tropical forests.

Mayaca baumii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Mayaca baumii?

Mayaca baumii

What is the common name of Mayaca baumii?

Baumii

What is the natural habitat of Mayaca baumii?

Subtropical and tropical moist montane forests