Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
glabra
ID:
817188

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Oliv.) Prance

Source:
wcs

Year:
1966

Citation Micro:
Bol. Soc. Brot. , sér. 2, 40: 184 (1966)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000816522



Common Names

  • Maranthes glabra
  • Smooth Maranthes
  • Smooth Arrowroot


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Description

Maranthes glabra (also called 'Smooth', among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Central and South America. It has long, narrow leaves with a smooth texture and small white flowers. It grows in moist, shady areas, such as rainforests and wet meadows.

Uses & Benefits

Maranthes glabra 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 Maranthes glabra 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 glabra 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 glabra

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

Maranthes glabra FAQ

What is the scientific name of Maranthes glabra?

Maranthes glabra

What is the common name of Maranthes glabra?

Smooth Maranta

What is the natural habitat of Maranthes glabra?

It is native to tropical regions of 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-354397: Based on the initial data import
Daniel Oliver (1830-1916): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Oliv.' in the authors string.
Ghillean Prance (b.1937): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Prance' in the authors string.