Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Zingiberales
Species:
ramosissima
ID:
468874

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Benth.) Hutch.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1936

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

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000468206



Common Names

  • Marantochloa Ramosissima
  • Prayer Plant
  • Rabbit's Foot


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Synonyms

  • Arundastrum ramosissimum Kuntze [unknown]
  • Clinogyne ramosissima K.Schum. [unknown]
  • Phrynium ramosissimum Benth. [unknown]

Description

Marantochloa ramosissima (also called Maranta Ramosissima, 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 ramosissima 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 ramosissima 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 ramosissima is a perennial herbaceous plant that can be propagated by seeds or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can tolerate some shade and drought. It is best grown in a warm climate.

Where to Find Marantochloa ramosissima

Marantochloa ramosissima is native to Southeast Asia.

Marantochloa ramosissima FAQ

What is the scientific name of Marantochloa ramosissima?

Marantochloa ramosissima

What type of plant is Marantochloa ramosissima?

Grass

What is the growth rate of Marantochloa ramosissima?

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-253520: Based on the initial data import
George Bentham (1800-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Benth.' in the authors string.
John Hutchinson (1884-1972): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hutch.' in the authors string.