Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Zingiberales
Species:
congensis
ID:
468827

Status:
valid

Authors:
(K.Schum.) J.Léonard & Mullend.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1950

Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Roy. Bot. Belgique 83: 17 (1950)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000468159



Common Names

  • Congensis Marantochloa
  • Marantochloa Congensis
  • Congensis Marantochloa


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Synonyms

  • Clinogyne congensis K.Schum. [unknown]
  • Clinogyne inaequilatera K.Schum. [unknown]
  • Clinogyne ledermannii Loes. [unknown]
  • Clinogyne pubescens Loes. [unknown]
  • Clinogyne ubangiensis Gapnep. [unknown]
  • Donax congensis K.Schum. [unknown]
  • Marantochloa congensis nitida Leonard & Mullend. [unknown]
  • Marantochloa inaequilatera (Baker) Hutch. [unknown]
  • Marantochloa ubangiensis (Gagnep.) Pellegr. [unknown]
  • Phrynium inaequilaterum Baker [unknown]
  • Marantochloa congensis congensis [unknown]

Description

Marantochloa congensis (also called Congo Marantochloa, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Marantaceae family. It is found in Central Africa. It is a small herbaceous perennial that grows in moist, shady forests and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Marantochloa congensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is known for its attractive foliage and is often used as a ground cover. It is also known to attract butterflies and birds.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Marantochloa congensis has white flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and round, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Marantochloa congensis is a tropical plant native to the Congo. It is a low-growing, clumping perennial with bright green, oval-shaped leaves. It is easy to propagate from stem cuttings. Cut a stem just below a node and remove the lower leaves. Place the cutting in a pot filled with moist potting soil and keep it in a warm, humid environment. The cutting should root within a few weeks.

Where to Find Marantochloa congensis

Marantochloa congensis can be found in the Congo.

Marantochloa congensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Marantochloa congensis?

Marantochloa congensis

What is the common name of Marantochloa congensis?

Congo Marantochloa

What is the natural habitat of Marantochloa congensis?

Tropical rainforest

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

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-253498: Based on the initial data import
Karl Moritz Schumann (1851-1904): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'K.Schum.' in the authors string.
William Mullenders (1913-2009): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mullend.' in the authors string.