Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Zingiberales
Species:
jacquinii
ID:
563517

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Roem. & Schult.) H.Kenn. & Nicolson

Source:
wcs

Year:
1975

Citation Micro:
Ann. Missouri Bot. Gard. 62: 501 (1975)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000562849



Common Names

  • Jacquin's Stromanthe
  • Jacquin's Prayer Plant
  • Prayer Plant


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Synonyms

  • Maranta jacquinii Roem. & Schult. [unknown]
  • Maranta juncea Noronha [unknown]
  • Maranta lutea Jacq. [illegitimate]
  • Marantopsis lutea Körn. [unknown]
  • Myrosma lutea J.F.Macbr. [unknown]
  • Stromanthe lutea Eichler [illegitimate]
  • Thalia lutea Steudn. [unknown]

Description

Stromanthe jacquinii (also called Triostar, among many other common names) is a tropical evergreen plant that grows up to 1 m tall. It has green and white variegated leaves and pink and white flowers. It is native to Central and South America and is found in tropical rainforests and humid areas.

Uses & Benefits

Stromanthe jacquinii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, and is also used in traditional medicine for treating fever, stomach ache, and as a laxative.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Stromanthe jacquinii has white and pink flowers, small black seeds and seedlings that are dark green and have spines.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Stromanthe jacquinii is a tropical plant that can be propagated from stem cuttings. The cuttings should be taken from the current season's growth and should be treated with a rooting hormone before planting in a potting mix. It prefers partial shade and moist, well-drained soil.

Where to Find Stromanthe jacquinii

Stromanthe jacquinii is native to South America and can be found in moist, tropical areas.

Stromanthe jacquinii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Stromanthe jacquinii?

Stromanthe jacquinii

What is the common name of Stromanthe jacquinii?

Jacquin's Stromanthe

What is the natural habitat of Stromanthe jacquinii?

It is native to tropical rainforests of South America

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-267349: Based on the initial data import
Josef August Schultes (1773-1831): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schult.' in the authors string.
Johann Jacob Roemer (1763-1819): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Roem.' in the authors string.
Dan Henry Nicolson (1933-2016): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Nicolson' in the authors string.
Helen Kennedy (b.1944): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.Kenn.' in the authors string.