Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Genus:
Species:
marantoides
ID:
464273

Status:
valid

Authors:
(L.B.Sm.) Read

Source:
wcs

Year:
1984

Citation Micro:
J. Bromeliad Soc. 34: 213 (1984)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000463605



Common Names

  • Marantoides Lymania
  • Marantoides-Flowered Lymania
  • Marantoides-Fruited Lymania


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Description

Lymania marantoides (also called 'Marantoides Lymania', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Lymaniaceae family. It is an annual herb with a stem of up to 30 cm tall. It is native to South America, and it grows in meadows, grasslands, and open forests.

Uses & Benefits

Lymania marantoides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscaping. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, headache, and stomachache.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Lymania marantoides is white, with five petals and a diameter of up to 1 cm. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings have a rosette of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lymania marantoides is a tropical plant that is easy to propagate from stem cuttings. Cuttings should be taken from the tips of the stems and planted in a well-draining soil mix. Keep the soil moist but not soggy and place the cutting in a warm, bright location. The cutting should root within a few weeks.

Where to Find Lymania marantoides

Lymania marantoides can be found in moist meadows, grasslands, and open woodlands in Europe, Asia, and North America.

Lymania marantoides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lymania marantoides?

Lymania marantoides

What is the common name of Lymania marantoides?

Marantoides Lymania

What is the growth habit of Lymania marantoides?

It is an evergreen, perennial herb with a creeping habit.

Species in the Bromeliaceae family

Acanthostachys pitcairnioides, Acanthostachys strobilacea, Acanthostachys calcicola, Aechmea abbreviata, Aechmea aculeatosepala, Aechmea alba, Aechmea alegrensis, Aechmea alopecurus, Aechmea ampla, Aechmea andersonii, Aechmea angustifolia, Aechmea anomala, Aechmea apocalyptica, Aechmea aquilega, Aechmea araneosa, Aechmea arenaria, Aechmea aripensis, Aechmea azurea, Aechmea bahiana, Aechmea bambusoides, Aechmea biflora, Aechmea blanchetiana, Aechmea blumenavii, Aechmea bocainensis, Aechmea brachystachys, Aechmea bracteata, Aechmea brassicoides, Aechmea brevicollis, Aechmea bromeliifolia, Aechmea bruggeri, Aechmea caesia, Aechmea callichroma, Aechmea calyculata, Aechmea campanulata, Aechmea candida, Aechmea cariocae, Aechmea carvalhoi, Aechmea castanea, Aechmea castelnavii, Aechmea cathcartii, Aechmea caudata, Aechmea chantinii, Aechmea coelestis, Aechmea colombiana, Aechmea comata, Aechmea conferta, Aechmea confusa, Aechmea conifera, Aechmea costantinii, Aechmea contracta,

References

Lyman Bradford Smith (1904-1997): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.B.Sm.' in the authors string.
Robert William Read (1931-2003): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Read' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:280133-2: Govaerts R (ed.). 2023. WCVP: World Checklist of Vascular Plants [Version 11]. Facilitated by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. [WWW document] URL http://sftp.kew.org/pub/data-repositories/WCVP/ [accessed 20 April 2023].