Status:
valid
Authors:
Roscoe
Source:
wcs
Year:
1826
Citation Micro:
Monandr. Pl. Scitam. : t. 27 (1826)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000466777
Common Names
- Maranta divaricata
- Divaricata Maranta
- Divaricata's Maranta
Synonyms
- Maranta arundinacea divaricata Hauman [unknown]
Description
Maranta divaricata (also called Divaricate maranta, among many other common names) is a perennial plant native to South America. It has bright green, ovate leaves and produces small, white flowers. It prefers moist, shady environments and is often found in forests and woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Maranta divaricata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a source of food and fodder for livestock.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Maranta divaricata has white flowers with yellow centers and a strong scent. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with a few leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Maranta divaricata 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 divaricata
Maranta divaricata is native to the Caribbean region, including parts of Cuba, Jamaica, and the Dominican Republic. It can be found in moist, shady areas, such as meadows, woodlands, and streambanks.
Maranta divaricata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Maranta divaricata?
Maranta divaricata
Where is Maranta divaricata native to?
Asia
What type of plant is Maranta divaricata?
Herbaceous perennial
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,