Marantochloa alba - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Zingiberales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
alba
ID:
1041195
Status:
valid
Authors:
A.C.Ley
Source:
tro
Year:
2012
Citation Micro:
Adansonia , sér. 3, 34: 38 (2012)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001040533
Common Names
- Marantochloa alba
- Alba Marantochloa
- Alba Marantochloa L.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Marantochloa alba (also called White Marantochloa, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to China, Japan, and Korea. It is found in moist meadows, grasslands, and forest margins. It has a creeping habit and its stems are covered with white hairs. Its leaves are ovate-lanceolate, and its flowers are white or pink.
Uses & Benefits
Marantochloa alba is an ornamental plant that is often used in gardens and flower beds. It has a long blooming period and is drought tolerant, making it a great choice for a low-maintenance garden. The plant has also been used as a medicinal herb to treat headaches, colds, and other ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Marantochloa alba has small, white flowers with yellow anthers and a single seed in each fruit. The seedlings have long, narrow leaves with a pointed tip.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Marantochloa alba is a tropical evergreen native to South America. It can be propagated from seed or by cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring in a sunny spot in well-drained soil. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and planted in a well-drained soil mix. The cuttings should be kept moist and in a warm, humid environment until they have rooted.
Where to Find Marantochloa alba
Marantochloa alba is native to China and can be found in moist forests and woodlands.
Species in the Marantochloa genus
Marantochloa comorensis, Marantochloa congensis, Marantochloa cordifolia, Marantochloa cuspidata, Marantochloa filipes, Marantochloa incertifolia, Marantochloa leucantha, Marantochloa mannii, Marantochloa microphylla, Marantochloa mildbraedii, Marantochloa monophylla, Marantochloa purpurea, Marantochloa ramosissima, Marantochloa sulphurea, Marantochloa conferta, Marantochloa alba, Marantochloa grandiflora, Marantochloa montsdecristalii,
Species in the Marantaceae family
Afrocalathea rhizantha, Calathea anderssonii, Calathea annae, Calathea anulque, Calathea argyrophylla, Calathea arrabidae, Calathea asplundii, Calathea bachemiana, Calathea brenesii, Calathea caesariata, Calathea cannoides, Calathea casupito, Calathea chimboracensis, Calathea congesta, Calathea crotalifera, Calathea dicephala, Calathea eburnea, Calathea erythrolepis, Calathea fatimae, Calathea glaziovii, Calathea grandifolia, Calathea grazielae, Calathea guzmanioides, Calathea hagbergii, Calathea harlingii, Calathea inocephala, Calathea ischnosiphonoides, Calathea koernickeana, Calathea lancifolia, Calathea lanicaulis, Calathea lasiostachya, Calathea lateralis, Calathea latrinotecta, Calathea littoralis, Calathea lutea, Calathea majestica, Calathea makoyana, Calathea marantina, Calathea mediopicta, Calathea metallica, Calathea micans, Calathea nitens, Calathea orbifolia, Calathea ornata, Calathea panamensis, Calathea pavonina, Calathea platystachya, Calathea pluriplicata, Calathea plurispicata, Calathea propinqua,
References
Alexandra C. Ley (b.1976): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.C.Ley' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77120972-1: Based on the initial data import