Status:
valid
Authors:
A.C.Ley
Source:
ipni
Year:
2012
Citation Micro:
Adansonia , sér. 3, 34: 41 (2012)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001333629
Common Names
- Marantochloa grandiflora
- Large-flowered Marantochloa
- Large-flowered Plant
Description
Marantochloa grandiflora (also called 'Large-flowered Marantochloa', among many other common names) is a grass native to Central Africa. It grows up to 1 m tall and is usually found in open meadows and along roadsides. Its leaves are alternate, lanceolate to ovate, and measure up to 8 cm long.
Uses & Benefits
Marantochloa grandiflora is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and for landscaping. It is also used as a medicinal plant, as its leaves have anti-inflammatory and antifungal properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Marantochloa grandiflora has small, yellow flowers that bloom in the summer. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have two opposite leaves and a single stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Marantochloa grandiflora is a grass that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It is hardy in USDA zones 8-10.
Where to Find Marantochloa grandiflora
Marantochloa grandiflora can be found in tropical Africa, primarily in Cameroon and the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Marantochloa grandiflora FAQ
What is the scientific name of Marantochloa grandiflora?
Marantochloa grandiflora
What is the common name of Marantochloa grandiflora?
Large-Flowered Marantochloa
What is the native range of Marantochloa grandiflora?
Africa
Species in the Marantochloa genus
Marantochloa comorensis,
Marantochloa congensis,
Marantochloa cordifolia,
Marantochloa cuspidata,
Marantochloa filipes,
Marantochloa incertifolia,
Marantochloa leucantha,
Marantochloa mannii,
Marantochloa microphylla,
Marantochloa mildbraedii,
Marantochloa monophylla,
Marantochloa purpurea,
Marantochloa ramosissima,
Marantochloa sulphurea,
Marantochloa conferta,
Marantochloa alba,
Marantochloa grandiflora,
Marantochloa montsdecristalii,
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,