Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
chrysophylla
ID:
817199

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Oliv.) Prance ex F.White

Source:
wcs

Year:
1976

Citation Micro:
Bull. Jard. Bot. Natl. Belg. 46: 295 (1976)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000816533



Common Names

  • Maranthes chrysophylla
  • Golden Maranthes
  • Giant Maranthes


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Description

Maranthes chrysophylla (also called Golden Maranta, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the tropical Americas. It has yellow-green flowers and grows in moist, shady forests.

Uses & Benefits

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

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Maranthes chrysophylla sub. coriacea F.White
Maranthes chrysophylla sub. chrysophylla

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Maranthes chrysophylla is a small, yellow, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Maranthes chrysophylla 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 Maranthes chrysophylla

Maranthes chrysophylla is native to the tropical forests of Central and South America.

Maranthes chrysophylla FAQ

What is the scientific name of Maranthes chrysophylla?

Maranthes chrysophylla

What is the common name of Maranthes chrysophylla?

Golden Maranthes

Where is Maranthes chrysophylla native to?

Central and South America

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-354408: Based on the initial data import
Daniel Oliver (1830-1916): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Oliv.' in the authors string.
Frank White (1927-1994): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'F.White' in the authors string.
Ghillean Prance (b.1937): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Prance' in the authors string.