Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Zingiberales
Species:
purpurea
ID:
468872

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Ridl.) Milne-Redh.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1950

Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Roy. Bot. Belgique 83: 21 (1950)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000468204



Common Names

  • Marantochloa purpurea
  • Purpurea Marantochloa
  • Marantochloa Purpurea


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Synonyms

  • Clinogyne arillata K.Schum. [unknown]
  • Clinogyne baumannii K.Schum. [unknown]
  • Clinogyne purpurea Ridl. [unknown]
  • Donax arillata K.Schum. [unknown]
  • Donax purpurea K.Schum. [unknown]

Description

Marantochloa purpurea (also called Maranta Purpurea, 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 purpurea 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 purpurea 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 purpurea is a fast-growing evergreen perennial native to South America. It can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a warm, moist environment and kept in a bright, indirect light. Division should be done in spring or early summer, when the plant is actively growing. Replant the divisions in a well-draining soil mix and keep the soil moist but not soggy.

Where to Find Marantochloa purpurea

Marantochloa purpurea is native to Southeast Asia.

Marantochloa purpurea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Marantochloa purpurea?

Marantochloa purpurea

What type of plant is Marantochloa purpurea?

Grass

What is the growth rate of Marantochloa purpurea?

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-253519: Based on the initial data import
Henry Nicholas Ridley (1855-1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ridl.' in the authors string.
Edgar Milne-Redhead (1906-1996): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Milne-Redh.' in the authors string.