Mapania wallichiana
Mapania wallichiana
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A tropical tree native to Mexico and Central America with large, lobed, maple-like leaves and edible seeds encased in a woody pod. Requires warm, humid cli
A tropical tree native to Mexico and Central America with large, lobed, maple-like leaves and edible seeds encased in a woody pod. Requires warm, humid climates with fertile, well-drained soils. The seeds are a rich source of protein and oil.
Taxonomy
| Order | Poales |
| Family | Cyperaceae |
| Species | Mapania wallichiana |
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What family does Mapania wallichiana belong to?
Mapania wallichiana (Mapania wallichiana) belongs to the family Cyperaceae in the order Poales.
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