Status:
valid
Authors:
(K.Schum.) D'Orey
Source:
wcs
Year:
1982
Citation Micro:
Garcia de Orta, Sér. Bot. 5: 52 (1981 publ. 1982)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000468201
Common Names
- Marantochloa monophylla
- Monophylla Marantochloa
- Marantochloa Monophylla
Synonyms
- Clinogyne holostachya K.Schum. [unknown]
- Clinogyne monophylla K.Schum. [unknown]
- Clinogyne trichomyle K.Schum. [unknown]
- Marantochloa holostachya (Baker) Hutch. [unknown]
- Marantochloa monophylla holostachya (Baker) D'Orey [unknown]
- Phrynium holostachyum Baker [unknown]
- Phrynium monophyllum Baker [illegitimate]
- Phyllodes monophylla K.Schum. [unknown]
Description
Marantochloa monophylla (also called Maranta Monophylla, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to tropical Africa. It has a creeping habit and grows up to 1 m in height. It is found in moist forests, grasslands and savannas.
Uses & Benefits
Marantochloa monophylla is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used for erosion control on slopes. It has a number of medicinal uses, including treating skin diseases, fever, and inflammation.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Marantochloa monophylla has small, white, five-petaled flowers that are clustered in the axils of the leaves. The seeds are small, black and round with a rough surface. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of cotyledons.
Cultivation and Propagation
Marantochloa monophylla is a perennial grass that is native to tropical Africa. It can be propagated from seed or by division. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It is tolerant of drought and can be grown in a variety of soils. It is best to fertilize the plant in the spring and summer months. It can be pruned to maintain a desired size and shape.
Where to Find Marantochloa monophylla
Marantochloa monophylla is native to Southeast Asia.
Marantochloa monophylla FAQ
What is the scientific name of Marantochloa monophylla?
Marantochloa monophylla
What type of plant is Marantochloa monophylla?
Grass
What is the growth rate of Marantochloa monophylla?
Slow
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,