Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Zingiberales
Genus:
Species:
arundinacea
ID:
467141

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1753

Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl. : 2 (1753)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000466473

Common Names

  • Maranta Arundinacea
  • Arundinacea Prayer Plant
  • Rabbit's Foot

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Synonyms

  • Maranta arundinacea indica Petersen [unknown]
  • Maranta arundinacea sylvestris Matuda [unknown]
  • Maranta indica Tussac [unknown]
  • Maranta ramosissima Wall. [unknown]
  • Maranta sylvatica Roscoe ex Sm. [unknown]
  • Phrynium variegatum N.E.Br. [illegitimate]
  • Maranta arundinacea variegata Ridl. [unknown]
  • Maranta silvatica Roscoe [unknown]
  • Maranta arundinacea arundinacea [unknown]

Description

Maranta arundinacea (also called Arrowroot, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to South America. It is characterized by its large, oval-shaped leaves with white and green stripes. It grows in moist, shady, and humid areas of tropical forests in South America.

Uses & Benefits

Maranta arundinacea is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It has a pleasant aroma and can be used to make a herbal tea.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Maranta arundinacea is a white to yellow color with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, round shape. The seedlings have a single, round, green leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Maranta arundinacea is a perennial herb native to tropical regions of South America. It prefers partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is done by division of the rhizomes or by seed. The rhizomes can be divided in the spring or fall when the plant is actively growing.

Where to Find Maranta arundinacea

Maranta arundinacea is found in South America.

Maranta arundinacea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Maranta arundinacea?

Maranta arundinacea

What is the natural habitat of Maranta arundinacea?

It is found in tropical rainforests in South America.

What type of soil does Maranta arundinacea prefer?

It prefers moist, well-drained soil with a pH between 5.5 and 7.5.

Species in the Maranta genus

Maranta amazonica, Maranta amplifolia, Maranta anderssoniana, Maranta arundinacea, Maranta bracteosa, Maranta burchellii, Maranta cordata, Maranta cristata, Maranta cyclophylla, Maranta divaricata, Maranta foliosa, Maranta friedrichsthallana, Maranta furcata, Maranta gibba, Maranta hatschbachiana, Maranta humilis, Maranta incrassata, Maranta leuconeura, Maranta lindmanii, Maranta linearis, Maranta longipes, Maranta longiscapa, Maranta noctiflora, Maranta parvifolia, Maranta phrynioides, Maranta pleiostachys, Maranta pluriflora, Maranta pohliana, Maranta protracta, Maranta pycnostachys, Maranta ruiziana, Maranta rupicola, Maranta sobolifera, Maranta subterranea, Maranta tuberculata, Maranta zingiberina, Maranta longiflora, Maranta coriacea, Maranta pulchra, Maranta rugosa, Maranta bracteosa, Maranta parvifolia, Maranta polystachya,

Species in the Marantaceae family

Afrocalathea rhizantha, Calathea anderssonii, Calathea annae, Calathea anulque, Calathea argyrophylla, Calathea arrabidae, Calathea asplundii, Calathea bachemiana, Calathea brenesii, Calathea caesariata, Calathea cannoides, Calathea casupito, Calathea chimboracensis, Calathea congesta, Calathea crotalifera, Calathea dicephala, Calathea eburnea, Calathea erythrolepis, Calathea fatimae, Calathea glaziovii, Calathea grandifolia, Calathea grazielae, Calathea guzmanioides, Calathea hagbergii, Calathea harlingii, Calathea inocephala, Calathea ischnosiphonoides, Calathea koernickeana, Calathea lancifolia, Calathea lanicaulis, Calathea lasiostachya, Calathea lateralis, Calathea latrinotecta, Calathea littoralis, Calathea lutea, Calathea majestica, Calathea makoyana, Calathea marantina, Calathea mediopicta, Calathea metallica, Calathea micans, Calathea nitens, Calathea orbifolia, Calathea ornata, Calathea panamensis, Calathea pavonina, Calathea platystachya, Calathea pluriplicata, Calathea plurispicata, Calathea propinqua,

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