Status:
valid
Authors:
Miraadila & Shabdin
Source:
ipni
Year:
2016
Citation Micro:
Folia Malaysiana 17(1): 62 (2016)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001345583
Common Names
- Mapania Meekiongii
- Meekiongii Mapania
- Meekiongii's Mapania
Description
Mapania meekiongii (also called Mapania, among many other common names) is an evergreen perennial plant native to the tropical regions of South America. It has long, narrow leaves and grows in wet, shady areas such as rainforests.
Uses & Benefits
Mapania meekiongii is used as an ornamental plant and is often planted in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Mapania meekiongii is white and has three petals. The seed is small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have a single stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Mapania meekiongii is a hardy, terrestrial fern species native to tropical Asia. It is easy to cultivate and propagate in the home garden. It prefers a warm, humid environment with plenty of indirect sunlight. The soil should be well-draining and rich in organic matter. Water regularly and fertilize monthly during the growing season. Propagate by division or by spores.
Where to Find Mapania meekiongii
Mapania meekiongii can be found in the tropical rainforests of South East Asia.
Mapania meekiongii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Mapania meekiongii?
Mapania meekiongii
What color are the flowers of Mapania meekiongii?
White
What is the natural habitat of Mapania meekiongii?
Grassy slopes and meadows
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
Z. Shabdin: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Shabdin' in the authors string.
M.I. Miraadila: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Miraadila' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77154881-1: 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].