Maranta amazonica - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Zingiberales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
amazonica
ID:
467080
Status:
valid
Authors:
L.Andersson
Source:
wcs
Year:
1986
Citation Micro:
Nordic J. Bot. 6(6): 752 (1986).
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000466412
Common Names
- Maranta Amazonica
- Amazon Prayer Plant
- Rabbit's Foot
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Maranta amazonica (also called Amazon Maranta, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to tropical regions of Central and South America. It is found in humid forests, usually in areas with high humidity and shade. It has long, thin, lanceolate leaves and small white flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Maranta amazonica is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating fever, headache, and other ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Maranta amazonica is yellow-orange in colour and has a tubular shape. The seed is small and dark brown in colour. The seedlings are small and have a single seed leaf.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Maranta amazonica is a tropical plant native to South America. It is an easy-to-grow species that can be propagated through division or by seed. It prefers a warm, humid environment with bright, indirect light and should be grown in a well-draining soil mix. Water regularly and keep the soil lightly moist, but not soggy. Fertilize with a balanced fertilizer every two weeks during the growing season.
Where to Find Maranta amazonica
Maranta amazonica is found in South America.
Maranta amazonica FAQ
What is the scientific name of Maranta amazonica?
Maranta amazonica
What is the family of Maranta amazonica?
Marantaceae
What is the habitat of Maranta amazonica?
It is found in moist, shady forests
Species in the Maranta genus
Maranta amazonica, Maranta amplifolia, Maranta anderssoniana, Maranta arundinacea, Maranta bracteosa, Maranta burchellii, Maranta cordata, Maranta cristata, Maranta cyclophylla, Maranta divaricata, Maranta foliosa, Maranta friedrichsthallana, Maranta furcata, Maranta gibba, Maranta hatschbachiana, Maranta humilis, Maranta incrassata, Maranta leuconeura, Maranta lindmanii, Maranta linearis, Maranta longipes, Maranta longiscapa, Maranta noctiflora, Maranta parvifolia, Maranta phrynioides, Maranta pleiostachys, Maranta pluriflora, Maranta pohliana, Maranta protracta, Maranta pycnostachys, Maranta ruiziana, Maranta rupicola, Maranta sobolifera, Maranta subterranea, Maranta tuberculata, Maranta zingiberina, Maranta longiflora, Maranta coriacea, Maranta pulchra, Maranta rugosa, Maranta bracteosa, Maranta parvifolia, Maranta polystachya,
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-253254: Based on the initial data import
Lennart Andersson (1948-2005): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.Andersson' in the authors string.