Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Zingiberales
Genus:
Species:
anderssoniana
ID:
467095

Status:
valid

Authors:
Yosh.-Arns, Mayo & M.Alves

Source:
wcs

Year:
2002

Citation Micro:
Insula 31: 41 (2002)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000466427

Common Names

  • Maranta Anderssoniana
  • Andersson's Prayer Plant
  • Rabbit's Foot

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Description

Maranta anderssoniana (also called Andersson's Prayer Plant, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to South America. It is characterized by its large, oval-shaped leaves with white and green stripes. It grows in moist, shady, and humid areas of tropical forests in South America.

Uses & Benefits

Maranta anderssoniana 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 anderssoniana is a white to yellow color with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, round shape. The seedlings have a single, round, green leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Maranta anderssoniana 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 anderssoniana

Maranta anderssoniana is found in South America.

Maranta anderssoniana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Maranta anderssoniana?

Maranta anderssoniana

What is the family of Maranta anderssoniana?

Marantaceae

What is the habitat of Maranta anderssoniana?

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-253256: Based on the initial data import
Simon Joseph Mayo (b.1949): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mayo' in the authors string.
Marccus Vinicius da Silva Alves (b.1967): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'M.Alves' in the authors string.
Karla Norye Yoshida-Arns: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Yosh.-Arns' in the authors string.