Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Zingiberales
Species:
tonckat
ID:
563715

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Aubl.) Eichler

Source:
wcs

Year:
1884

Citation Micro:
Abh. Königl. Akad. Wiss. Berlin 1883: 80 (1884)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000563047



Common Names

  • Tonckat Stromanthe
  • Tonckat Prayer Plant
  • Tonckat Stromanthe Plant


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Synonyms

  • Maranta angustifolia Sims [unknown]
  • Maranta fruticosa Stokes [unknown]
  • Maranta pilosa Humb. ex Link [unknown]
  • Maranta racemosa A.Dietr. [unknown]
  • Maranta tonckat Aubl. [unknown]
  • Maranta villosa Körn. [unknown]
  • Stromanthe tonckat latifolia Huber [unknown]
  • Stromanthe villosa Eichler ex Petersen [unknown]
  • Thalia pilosa K.Koch [unknown]
  • Thalia pubescens Willd. ex Link [unknown]
  • Thalia racemosa Humb. ex Link [unknown]
  • Maranta pardina E.J.Lowe & W.Howard [unknown]

Description

Stromanthe tonckat (also called Tonckat Stromanthe, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to the tropical forests of South America. It has dark green leaves and white and pink flowers. It grows best in humid, shady environments.

Uses & Benefits

Stromanthe tonckat is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a hedge plant and for erosion control. The leaves can be used to make tea.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Stromanthe tonckat has white flowers, small, black, shiny seeds and small seedlings.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Stromanthe tonckat is a tropical perennial that can be grown in containers or in the ground. It prefers a warm, humid environment and should be grown in a well-draining soil. Propagation is best done by stem cuttings, which should be taken in the spring or summer and planted in a moist soil mixture. The cuttings should be kept in a warm, humid environment until they have rooted.

Where to Find Stromanthe tonckat

Stromanthe tonckat can be found in Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, French Guiana, Guyana, Peru, Suriname, and Venezuela.

Stromanthe tonckat FAQ

What is the common name of Stromanthe tonckat?

Tonckat Prayer Plant

What is the scientific name of Tonckat Prayer Plant?

Stromanthe tonckat

What is the natural habitat of Stromanthe tonckat?

Tonckat Prayer Plant is native to Brazil

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-267368: Based on the initial data import
Jean Baptiste Christophore Fusée Aublet (1723-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Aubl.' in the authors string.
August W. Eichler (1839-1887): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Eichler' in the authors string.