Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Zingiberales
Species:
filipes
ID:
468841

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Benth. & Hook.f.) Hutch.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1936

Citation Micro:
Fl. W. Trop. Afr. 2: 338 (1936)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000468173



Common Names

  • Filipes Marantochloa
  • Marantochloa Filipes
  • Filipes Marantochloa


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Synonyms

  • Arundastrum filipes Kuntze [unknown]
  • Clinogyne eburnea A.Chev. [unknown]
  • Clinogyne filipes (Benth.) Benth. & Hook.f. [unknown]
  • Clinogyne oligantha K.Schum. [unknown]
  • Donax filipes K.Schum. [unknown]
  • Donax oligantha K.Schum. [unknown]
  • Marantochloa oligantha (K.Schum.) Milne-Redh. [unknown]
  • Phrynium filipes Benth. [unknown]

Description

Marantochloa filipes (also called Maranta Filipe, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to tropical Africa. It has a creeping habit and grows up to 1 m in height. It is found in moist forests, grasslands and savannas.

Uses & Benefits

Marantochloa filipes is used as an ornamental plant and for its essential oil which is used in perfumes and cosmetics.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Marantochloa filipes has small, white, five-petaled flowers that are clustered in the axils of the leaves. The seeds are small, black and round with a rough surface. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Marantochloa filipes is a tropical perennial native to the forests of South America. It prefers warm temperatures and bright, indirect light. It should be grown in a well-draining, humus-rich potting mix and watered regularly. Propagation is done through division of the rhizomes.

Where to Find Marantochloa filipes

Marantochloa filipes can be found in tropical regions of Africa, including parts of Ethiopia, Kenya, and Tanzania.

Marantochloa filipes FAQ

What is the scientific name of Marantochloa filipes?

Marantochloa filipes

What type of plant is Marantochloa filipes?

Grass

What is the growth rate of Marantochloa filipes?

Slow

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-253504: Based on the initial data import
George Bentham (1800-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Benth.' in the authors string.
Joseph Dalton Hooker (1817-1911): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hook.f.' in the authors string.
John Hutchinson (1884-1972): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hutch.' in the authors string.