Maranta longipes - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Zingiberales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
longipes
ID:
467918
Status:
valid
Authors:
K.Schum.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1902
Citation Micro:
Pflanzenr. , IV, 48: 134 (1902)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000467250
Common Names
- Maranta longipes
- Long-stalked Maranta
- Long-stalked Maranta
- Long-stalked Maranta
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Maranta longipes (also called Long-stalked maranta, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant with long, thin, creeping stems and small, ovate, dark green leaves. It is native to the tropical forests of Central and South America and usually grows on tree trunks in the understory of the forest.
Uses & Benefits
Maranta longipes is used as an ornamental plant and is grown in gardens for its attractive foliage and flowers.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Maranta longipes has small white flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and delicate.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Maranta longipes is a tropical perennial native to the forests of South America. It prefers warm temperatures and bright, indirect light. It should be grown in a well-draining, humus-rich potting mix and watered regularly. Propagation is done through division of the rhizomes.
Where to Find Maranta longipes
Maranta longipes is native to the tropical forests of Central and South America.
Maranta longipes FAQ
What is the scientific name of Maranta longipes?
Maranta longipes
What is the family of Maranta longipes?
Marantaceae
Where is Maranta longipes native to?
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-253371: Based on the initial data import
Karl Moritz Schumann (1851-1904): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'K.Schum.' in the authors string.