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
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.
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
Species in the Mayaca genus
Species in the Mayacaceae family