Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Zingiberales
Genus:
Species:
friedrichsthallana
ID:
467509

Status:
valid

Authors:
Körn.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1862

Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Imp. Naturalistes Moscou 35(I): 42 (1862)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000466841

Common Names

  • Maranta friedrichsthallana
  • Friedrichsthallana Maranta
  • Friedrichsthallana Maranta Plant

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Description

Maranta friedrichsthallana (also called Friedrichsthallana Maranta, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the tropical regions of South America. It grows in moist, shady environments in rainforests. It has long, thin leaves and small white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Maranta friedrichsthallana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for erosion control and as a hedge plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Maranta friedrichsthallana is a small, white or yellowish-white, with a yellow center. The seed is small, round and black. The seedlings are small, green and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Maranta friedrichsthallana can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers a moist, well-drained soil and partial shade. It is best to water the plant regularly and fertilize it every few weeks during the growing season.

Where to Find Maranta friedrichsthallana

Maranta friedrichsthallana is native to tropical South America. It can be found in tropical rainforests and moist areas.

Maranta friedrichsthallana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Maranta friedrichsthallana?

Maranta friedrichsthallana

What is the common name of Maranta friedrichsthallana?

Friedrichsthallana Maranta

What is the natural habitat of Maranta friedrichsthallana?

Tropical regions of 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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