Status:
valid
Authors:
(Baker) Koechlin
Source:
wcs
Year:
1964
Citation Micro:
Fl. Gabon 9: 119 (1964)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000468211
Common Names
- Marantochloa Sulphurea
- Yellow Maranta
- Yellow Prayer Plant
Synonyms
- Clinogyne sulphurea K.Schum. [unknown]
- Phrynium sulphureum Baker [unknown]
Description
Marantochloa sulphurea (also called Maranta Sulphurea, 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 sulphurea 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 sulphurea 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 sulphurea is a perennial herbaceous plant that can be propagated by seeds or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can tolerate some shade and drought. It is best grown in a warm climate.
Where to Find Marantochloa sulphurea
Marantochloa sulphurea can be found in tropical regions of Africa, including parts of Ethiopia, Kenya, and Tanzania.
Marantochloa sulphurea FAQ
What is the scientific name of Marantochloa sulphurea?
Marantochloa sulphurea
What type of plant is Marantochloa sulphurea?
Grass
What is the growth rate of Marantochloa sulphurea?
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,