Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Zingiberales
Genus:
Species:
rupicola
ID:
468425

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.Andersson

Source:
wcs

Year:
1986

Citation Micro:
Nordic J. Bot. 6: 751 (1986)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000467757

Common Names

  • Maranta rupicola
  • Rupicola Maranta
  • Rock-dwelling Maranta

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Description

Maranta rupicola (also called Rock Maranta, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Marantaceae. It is a perennial herb with a creeping habit, growing up to 30 cm tall. It is native to Brazil, where it is found in tropical rainforests. It is found in shady, moist, and rocky areas.

Uses & Benefits

Maranta rupicola is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Maranta rupicola has white to pinkish flowers with a yellow center. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Maranta rupicola is a tropical plant native to South America. It is a low-growing, clumping perennial with bright green, oval-shaped leaves. It is easy to propagate from stem cuttings. Cut a stem just below a node and remove the lower leaves. Place the cutting in a pot filled with moist potting soil and keep it in a warm, humid environment. The cutting should root within a few weeks.

Where to Find Maranta rupicola

Maranta rupicola can be found in tropical regions of Central and South America, including Brazil, Colombia, and Peru.

Maranta rupicola FAQ

What is the scientific name of Maranta rupicola?

Maranta rupicola

What is the common name of Maranta rupicola?

Rupicola

What is the natural habitat of Maranta rupicola?

Tropical forests of 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-253450: Based on the initial data import
Lennart Andersson (1948-2005): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.Andersson' in the authors string.