Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Species:
bimarsupiata
ID:
817214

Status:
valid

Authors:
Letouzey

Source:
wcs

Year:
1976

Citation Micro:
Adansonia , n.s., 16: 229 (1976)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000816548



Common Names

  • Magnistipula bimarsupiata
  • Two-winged Magnistipula
  • Bimarsupiate Magnistipula


Searching for Magnistipula bimarsupiata? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Description

Magnistipula bimarsupiata (also called Bimarsupiate Magnistipula, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Marantaceae. It is a herbaceous perennial with a creeping rhizome and a short stem. It is native to tropical Africa, where it is found in moist forests and savannas. It is also found in tropical Asia, where it is found in moist forests and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Magnistipula bimarsupiata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Magnistipula bimarsupiata is a small, yellow-greenish flower with five petals. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have five petals.

Searching for Magnistipula bimarsupiata? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Cultivation and Propagation

Magnistipula bimarsupiata is a tropical plant that prefers moist, well-drained soil in a sunny location. Propagation is best done by division in spring or early summer. It can also be propagated from cuttings taken in late spring or early summer.

Where to Find Magnistipula bimarsupiata

Magnistipula bimarsupiata is native to Central and South America and is found in lowland rainforests.

Magnistipula bimarsupiata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Magnistipula bimarsupiata?

Magnistipula bimarsupiata

What is the common name of Magnistipula bimarsupiata?

Two-pouched Magnistipula

Where is Magnistipula bimarsupiata native to?

West Africa

Species in the Chrysobalanaceae family

Acioa edulis, Acioa guianensis, Acioa schultesii, Acioa somnolens, Acioa longipendula, Acioa dolichopoda, Afrolicania elaeosperma, Angelesia splendens, Angelesia fusicarpa, Angelesia palawanensis, Atuna cordata, Atuna elliptica, Atuna excelsa, Atuna indica, Atuna latifrons, Atuna nannodes, Atuna penangiana, Atuna travancorica, Bafodeya benna, Chrysobalanus cuspidatus, Chrysobalanus icaco, Chrysobalanus prancei, Couepia belemii, Couepia bernardii, Couepia bondarii, Couepia bracteosa, Couepia canomensis, Couepia carautae, Couepia caryophylloides, Couepia cataractae, Couepia chrysocalyx, Couepia cidiana, Couepia coarctata, Couepia comosa, Couepia eriantha, Couepia excelsa, Couepia exflexa, Couepia froesii, Couepia glabra, Couepia grandiflora, Couepia guianensis, Couepia habrantha, Couepia hondurasensis, Couepia impressa, Couepia insignis, Couepia joaquinae, Couepia krukovii, Couepia latifolia, Couepia leitaofilhoi, Couepia longipetiolata,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-354421: Based on the initial data import
René Letouzey (1918-1989): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Letouzey' in the authors string.