Maranta longiflora - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Zingiberales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
longiflora
ID:
836695
Status:
valid
Authors:
S.Vieira & V.C.Souza
Source:
wcs
Year:
2008
Citation Micro:
Bot. J. Linn. Soc. 158: 134 (2008)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000836030
Common Names
- Longiflora Maranta
- Maranta longiflora
- Longiflora Maranta
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Maranta longiflora (also called Long-flowered Maranta, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Marantaceae. It is a small, herbaceous perennial, up to 30 cm tall, with small, oval leaves. It is native to tropical Africa, from Senegal east to Sudan and south to Angola and Mozambique, and is also found in Madagascar. It grows in moist, shady forests.
Uses & Benefits
Maranta longiflora is an attractive ornamental plant used in gardens and landscapes. It is drought tolerant and can be used as a ground cover or in containers.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Maranta longiflora has white flowers with yellow throats. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings are small and have pointed leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Maranta longiflora is a species of orchid native to Mexico. It is a small, delicate species with white flowers. It is easy to cultivate and propagate, and can be grown in a variety of conditions. It prefers bright, indirect light and should be watered regularly, but not too often. It can be propagated by division or by seed.
Where to Find Maranta longiflora
Maranta longiflora is native to Brazil and can be found in the Atlantic Forest biome.
Maranta longiflora FAQ
What are the preferred growing conditions for Maranta longiflora?
Maranta longiflora prefers a warm, humid environment with bright, indirect light.
What type of soil is best for Maranta longiflora?
Maranta longiflora prefers a well-draining, nutrient-rich soil.
How much water does Maranta longiflora need?
Maranta longiflora prefers to be kept moist, but not soggy.
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-373305: Based on the initial data import
Silvana Vieira (b.1973): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.Vieira' in the authors string.
Vinicius Castro Souza (b.1954): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'V.C.Souza' in the authors string.