Maranta arundinacea
Arrowroot, West Indian Arrowroot
Also known as: Maranta arundinacea f. sylvestris Matuda +12 more
- Maranta arundinacea f. sylvestris Matuda
- Maranta arundinacea subsp. indica (Tussac) Petersen
- Maranta arundinacea subsp. sylvestris Matuda
- Maranta arundinacea subsp. variegata Ridl.
- Maranta arundinacea var. arundinacea
- Maranta arundinacea var. indica (Tussac) Petersen
- Maranta arundinacea var. variegata Ridl.
- Maranta indica Tussac
- Maranta minor Chantrier ex André
- Maranta ramosissima Wall.
- Maranta sylvatica Roscoe
- Maranta sylvatica Roscoe ex Sm.
- Maranta tessellata subsp. kegeljanii E.Morren
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Marantaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial.
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Found natively in North America and South America, Maranta arundinacea (commonly known as Arrowroot or West Indian arrowroot) is a herbaceous perennial belonging to the Marantaceae family. In its natural range, this species typically occurs in wet tropical conditions.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA, SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Brazil, Caribbean, Central America, Mexico, Northern South America, Western South America
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Belize, Brazil West-Central, Colombia, Costa Rica, Cuba, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, El Salvador, French Guiana, Guatemala, Guyana, Haiti, Honduras, Leeward Is., Mexico Central, Mexico Gulf, Mexico Northeast, Mexico Northwest, Mexico Southeast, Mexico Southwest, Nicaragua, Panama, Peru, Puerto Rico, Surinam, Venezuela, Venezuelan Antilles, Windward Is.
Introduced Range
Plants flagged as 'Introduced' have been transported outside their native historical range by human activity. While many are common ornamentals, some may become naturalized or invasive in local environments. Local ecological guidelines require verification prior to planting.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Bahamas, Bangladesh, Bermuda, Cambodia, China South-Central, China Southeast, Cook Is., Equatorial Guinea, Florida, Gabon, Gulf of Guinea Is., Hainan, India, Jamaica, Kazan-retto, Mauritius, Netherlands Antilles, Philippines, Réunion, Samoa, Sri Lanka, Taiwan, Tonga, Trinidad-Tobago, Vanuatu