Status:
valid
Authors:
Petersen ex Warm.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1889
Citation Micro:
Vidensk. Meddel. Naturhist. Foren. Kjøbenhavn (1889) 328 (Symb. Fl. Bras. centr. xxxiii.898).
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000467481
Common Names
- Maranta parvifolia
- Small-leaved Maranta
- Little-leaf Maranta
Description
Maranta parvifolia (also called 'Prayer Plant', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Marantaceae family. It is native to the tropical forests of Central America and South America. It has oval-shaped, deep green leaves with a silvery-white pattern.
Uses & Benefits
Maranta parvifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is known for its attractive foliage and is often used as a ground cover. It is also known to attract butterflies and birds.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Maranta parvifolia has white flowers with yellow centres. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Maranta parvifolia is a tropical, evergreen, perennial shrub that grows up to 2 m (6.6 ft) tall. It is best grown in moist, well-drained, acidic soil in partial shade. Propagation is by seed or cuttings.
Where to Find Maranta parvifolia
Maranta parvifolia can be found in Brazil, growing in moist forests and shady areas.
Maranta parvifolia FAQ
What is the scientific name of Maranta parvifolia?
Maranta parvifolia
What is the family of Maranta parvifolia?
Marantaceae
What is the distribution of Maranta parvifolia?
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,