Maranta lindmanii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Zingiberales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
lindmanii
ID:
467893
Status:
valid
Authors:
L.Andersson
Source:
wcs
Year:
1986
Citation Micro:
Nordic J. Bot. 6: 744 (1986)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000467225
Common Names
- Maranta lindmanii
- Lindmanii Maranta
- Maranta Lindmanii
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Maranta lindmanii (also called Lindman's Maranta, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Gesneriaceae family. It is a small shrub with lanceolate leaves and white flowers with yellowish-green spots. It is native to Southeast Asia, and is found in forests, shrublands, and rocky areas.
Uses & Benefits
Maranta lindmanii is used as an ornamental plant and is grown in gardens for its attractive foliage and flowers.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Maranta lindmanii is a small, white, bell-shaped flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedling is a small, green, pointed leaf with a white stem.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Maranta lindmanii is a fast-growing evergreen perennial native to South America. It can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a warm, moist environment and kept in a bright, indirect light. Division should be done in spring or early summer, when the plant is actively growing. Replant the divisions in a well-draining soil mix and keep the soil moist but not soggy.
Where to Find Maranta lindmanii
Maranta lindmanii is native to the tropical forests of Central and South America.
Maranta lindmanii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Maranta lindmanii?
Maranta lindmanii
What is the family of Maranta lindmanii?
Marantaceae
What is the natural habitat of Maranta lindmanii?
Forests of Central and South America
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,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-253366: Based on the initial data import
Lennart Andersson (1948-2005): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.Andersson' in the authors string.