Status:
valid
Authors:
Blume
Source:
wcs
Year:
1825
Citation Micro:
Bijdr. Fl. Ned. Ind. : 89 (1825)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000816420
Common Names
- Maranthes Corymbosa
- Corymbose Maranthes
- Corymbose Maranthes Tree
Description
Maranthes corymbosa (also called Corymbose Maranthes, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to Central and South America. It has small, oval-shaped leaves and white flowers that bloom in late spring and early summer. It is found in open woodlands, along roadsides, and in disturbed areas. It is tolerant of a wide range of soils and climates.
Uses & Benefits
Maranthes corymbosa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Maranthes corymbosa is yellow with a red center. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green and have a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Maranthes corymbosa is a terrestrial orchid native to Central and South America. It prefers a warm, humid environment with bright, indirect light. The soil should be kept moist but not soggy, and the plant should be fertilized regularly during the growing season. Propagation is best done through division of the rhizomes.
Where to Find Maranthes corymbosa
Maranthes corymbosa is native to South America and can be found in the Amazon rainforest.
Species in the Maranthes genus
Maranthes corymbosa,
Maranthes sanagensis,
Maranthes robusta,
Maranthes polyandra,
Maranthes kerstingii,
Maranthes goetzeniana,
Maranthes floribunda,
Maranthes glabra,
Maranthes chrysophylla,
Maranthes aubrevillei,
Maranthes gabunensis,
Maranthes panamensis,
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,