Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Zingiberales
Species:
mannii
ID:
468862

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Benth.) Milne-Redh.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1952

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 4: 195 (1952)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000468194



Common Names

  • Mannii Marantochloa
  • Marantochloa Mannii
  • Mannii Marantochloa


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Synonyms

  • Calathea mannii Benth. [unknown]
  • Clinogyne hensii K.Schum. [unknown]
  • Marantochloa hensii (Baker) Pellegr. [unknown]
  • Phrynium hensii Baker [unknown]
  • Phrynium mannii K.Schum. [unknown]
  • Phyllodes mannii Kuntze [unknown]

Description

Marantochloa mannii (also called Maranta Mannii, 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 mannii 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.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Marantochloa mannii 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 mannii is a perennial grass that is native to tropical Africa. It can be propagated from seed or by division. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It is tolerant of drought and can be grown in a variety of soils. It is best to fertilize the plant in the spring and summer months. It can be pruned to maintain a desired size and shape.

Where to Find Marantochloa mannii

Marantochloa mannii is native to Southeast Asia.

Marantochloa mannii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Marantochloa mannii?

Marantochloa mannii

What type of plant is Marantochloa mannii?

Grass

What is the growth rate of Marantochloa mannii?

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-253513: Based on the initial data import
George Bentham (1800-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Benth.' in the authors string.
Edgar Milne-Redhead (1906-1996): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Milne-Redh.' in the authors string.