Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Zingiberales
Genus:
Species:
cyclophylla
ID:
467397

Status:
valid

Authors:
K.Schum.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1902

Citation Micro:
Pflanzenr. , IV, 48: 133 (1902)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000466729

Common Names

  • Maranta cyclophylla
  • Cyclophylla Maranta
  • Round-leaved Maranta

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Description

Maranta cyclophylla (also called 'Round-leaved Maranta', among many other common names) is a small, evergreen shrub with glossy, dark green leaves. It is native to the Caribbean and grows in moist, tropical habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Maranta cyclophylla is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, and its leaves are used to make a herbal tea.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Maranta cyclophylla 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 cyclophylla is a perennial herb native to tropical regions of South America. It prefers partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is done by division of the rhizomes or by seed. The rhizomes can be divided in the spring or fall when the plant is actively growing.

Where to Find Maranta cyclophylla

Maranta cyclophylla is native to South America and can be found in tropical rainforests.

Maranta cyclophylla FAQ

What is the scientific name of Maranta cyclophylla?

Maranta cyclophylla

What is the family of Maranta cyclophylla?

Marantaceae

What is the distribution of Maranta cyclophylla?

South America

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,

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