Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Zingiberales
Species:
leucantha
ID:
468850

Status:
valid

Authors:
(K.Schum.) Milne-Redh.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1950

Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Roy. Bot. Belgique 83: 19 (1950)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000468182



Common Names

  • Leucantha Marantochloa
  • Marantochloa Leucantha
  • Leucantha Marantochloa


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Synonyms

  • Clinogyne leucantha K.Schum. [unknown]
  • Donax leucantha K.Schum. [unknown]

Description

Marantochloa leucantha (also called Maranta Leucantha, 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 leucantha is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used for erosion control on slopes. It has a number of medicinal uses, including treating skin diseases, fever, and inflammation.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Marantochloa leucantha var. lasiocolea (K.Schum.) Koechlin
Marantochloa leucantha var. leucantha

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Marantochloa leucantha 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

Psoralea spicigera is a fast-growing evergreen shrub native to South America. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a warm, moist environment and kept in a bright, indirect light. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature stems and planted in a well-draining soil mix. Keep the soil moist but not soggy and provide bright, indirect light.

Where to Find Marantochloa leucantha

Marantochloa leucantha is native to Southeast Asia.

Marantochloa leucantha FAQ

What is the scientific name of Marantochloa leucantha?

Marantochloa leucantha

What type of plant is Marantochloa leucantha?

Grass

What is the growth rate of Marantochloa leucantha?

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-253510: Based on the initial data import
Karl Moritz Schumann (1851-1904): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'K.Schum.' in the authors string.
Edgar Milne-Redhead (1906-1996): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Milne-Redh.' in the authors string.