Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Zingiberales
Genus:
Species:
longiscapa
ID:
467922

Status:
valid

Authors:
S.Moore

Source:
wcs

Year:
1895

Citation Micro:
Trans. Linn. Soc. London, Bot. 4: 486 (1895)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000467254

Common Names

  • Maranta longiscapa
  • Long-spiked Maranta
  • Long-spiked Maranta
  • Long-spiked Maranta

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Description

Maranta longiscapa (also called Long-stalked maranta, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant with long, thin, creeping stems and small, ovate, dark green leaves. It is native to the tropical forests of Central and South America and usually grows on tree trunks in the understory of the forest.

Uses & Benefits

Maranta longiscapa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a natural dye for fabrics.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Maranta longiscapa has small white flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Maranta longiscapa is a perennial herb native to tropical and subtropical regions of Central and South America. It can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept warm and moist. Division should be done in spring or fall. The plant should be divided into sections with a sharp knife and replanted in a well-draining soil mix.

Where to Find Maranta longiscapa

Maranta longiscapa is native to the tropical forests of Central and South America.

Maranta longiscapa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Maranta longiscapa?

Maranta longiscapa

What is the family of Maranta longiscapa?

Marantaceae

Where is Maranta longiscapa native to?

Central and 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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