Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Oxalidales
Genus:
Species:
mapirense
ID:
566165

Status:
valid

Authors:
R.Knuth

Source:
cmp

Year:
1930

Citation Micro:
Pflanzenr. , IV, 130: 405 (1930)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000565497

Common Names

  • Biophytum mapirense
  • Mapire Biophytum
  • Mapire Leaf-flower

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Synonyms

  • Biophytum mapirense hirtum R.Knuth [unknown]

Description

Biophytum mapirense (also called Mapire biophytum, among many other common names) is a small, perennial herbaceous plant native to Venezuela and Colombia. It grows in moist, shady areas, such as along the edge of forests and in moist meadows.

Uses & Benefits

Biophytum mapirense is used as an ornamental plant and for its medicinal properties. It is believed to have anti-inflammatory, anti-fungal, and anti-bacterial properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Biophytum mapirense is small, white and has five petals. The seed is a small, brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Biophytum mapirense is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach heights of up to 8 feet. It is best grown in a warm, humid climate and can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a warm, moist environment and kept consistently moist until germination occurs. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature shrubs and planted in a well-draining soil mix. Once established, Biophytum mapirense requires regular watering and fertilizing.

Where to Find Biophytum mapirense

Biophytum mapirense is native to the tropical rainforests of Colombia and Ecuador.

Biophytum mapirense FAQ

What is the scientific name of Biophytum mapirense?

Biophytum mapirense

What type of plant is Biophytum mapirense?

Herb

Where does Biophytum mapirense grow?

Peru

Species in the Biophytum genus

Biophytum abyssinicum, Biophytum adiantoides, Biophytum aeschynomenifolia, Biophytum albizzioides, Biophytum amazonicum, Biophytum antioquiense, Biophytum bolivianum, Biophytum boussingaultii, Biophytum calophyllum, Biophytum cardonaei, Biophytum castum, Biophytum chocoense, Biophytum columbianum, Biophytum commersonii, Biophytum congestiflorum, Biophytum cowanii, Biophytum crassipes, Biophytum dendroides, Biophytum dormiens, Biophytum falcifolium, Biophytum forsythii, Biophytum foxii, Biophytum fruticosum, Biophytum globuliflorum, Biophytum gracile, Biophytum heinrichsae, Biophytum helenae, Biophytum hermannii, Biophytum hildebrandtii, Biophytum huilense, Biophytum insigne, Biophytum intermedium, Biophytum jessenii, Biophytum juninense, Biophytum kassneri, Biophytum kayae, Biophytum lindsaeifolium, Biophytum longibracteatum, Biophytum longipedunculatum, Biophytum lourteigiae, Biophytum luetzelburgii, Biophytum macropodum, Biophytum macrorrhizum, Biophytum madurense, Biophytum mapirense, Biophytum microphyllum, Biophytum mimosella, Biophytum molle, Biophytum mucronatum, Biophytum mutisii,

Species in the Oxalidaceae family

Averrhoa dolichocarpa, Averrhoa leucopetala, Averrhoa bilimbi, Averrhoa carambola, Averrhoa microphylla, Biophytum abyssinicum, Biophytum adiantoides, Biophytum aeschynomenifolia, Biophytum albizzioides, Biophytum amazonicum, Biophytum antioquiense, Biophytum bolivianum, Biophytum boussingaultii, Biophytum calophyllum, Biophytum cardonaei, Biophytum castum, Biophytum chocoense, Biophytum columbianum, Biophytum commersonii, Biophytum congestiflorum, Biophytum cowanii, Biophytum crassipes, Biophytum dendroides, Biophytum dormiens, Biophytum falcifolium, Biophytum forsythii, Biophytum foxii, Biophytum fruticosum, Biophytum globuliflorum, Biophytum gracile, Biophytum heinrichsae, Biophytum helenae, Biophytum hermannii, Biophytum hildebrandtii, Biophytum huilense, Biophytum insigne, Biophytum intermedium, Biophytum jessenii, Biophytum juninense, Biophytum kassneri, Biophytum kayae, Biophytum lindsaeifolium, Biophytum longibracteatum, Biophytum longipedunculatum, Biophytum lourteigiae, Biophytum luetzelburgii, Biophytum macropodum, Biophytum macrorrhizum, Biophytum madurense, Biophytum mapirense,

References