Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Zingiberales
Genus:
Species:
cristata
ID:
467379

Status:
valid

Authors:
Nees & Mart.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1823

Citation Micro:
Nova Acta Phys.-Med. Acad. Caes. Leop.-Carol. Nat. Cur. 11(1): 25 (1823)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000466711

Common Names

  • Maranta cristata
  • Cristata Maranta
  • Crested Maranta

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Synonyms

  • Calathea bicolor Steud. [unknown]
  • Calathea kerchoveana hort. ex Gentil [unknown]
  • Goeppertia bicolor Nees [unknown]
  • Maranta bicolor Ker Gawl. [unknown]
  • Thalia bicolor K.Koch [unknown]
  • Thalia colorata Vell. [unknown]

Description

Maranta cristata (also called Maranta, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Marantaceae. It is native to South America, where it is found in moist forests and along riverbanks. It has a creeping habit and grows to a height of about 1 m. Its leaves are lanceolate and have a glossy green color.

Uses & Benefits

Maranta cristata 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

Maranta cristata has small, white flowers with yellow centers and dark purple veins. The seeds are small, round, and black. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Maranta cristata is a perennial herb native to tropical regions of South America. It can be propagated from seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining medium and kept moist until germination. Division should be done in spring or early summer. The plant prefers bright, indirect light and a well-draining medium.

Where to Find Maranta cristata

Maranta cristata is native to the Caribbean region, including parts of Cuba, Jamaica, and the Dominican Republic. It can be found in moist, shady areas, such as meadows, woodlands, and streambanks.

Maranta cristata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Maranta cristata?

Maranta cristata

What is the common name of Maranta cristata?

Maranta

What type of plant is Maranta cristata?

Herbaceous perennial

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-253292: Based on the initial data import
Christian Gottfried Daniel Nees von Esenbeck (1776-1858): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Nees' in the authors string.
Carl Friedrich Philipp von Martius (1794-1868): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mart.' in the authors string.