Myrosma cannifolia
Cannaleaf Myrosma
Also known as: Calathea myrosma Körn. +15 more
- Calathea myrosma Körn.
- Maranta cuyabensis Körn.
- Maranta moritziana Körn.
- Maranta myrosma A.Dietr.
- Myrosma boliviana Loes.
- Myrosma boliviana var. acreana Loes.
- Myrosma canniforme Willd.
- Myrosma canniformis Willd.
- Myrosma cuyabensis (Körn.) K.Schum.
- Phrynium myrosma Roscoe
- Phyllodes myrosma Kuntze
- Saranthe cuyabensis (Körn.) Eichler
- Saranthe marcgravii Pickel
- Saranthe moritziana (Körn.) Eichler
- Thalia coarctata Petersen
- Thalianthus macropus Klotzsch ex Körn.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Marantaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a rhizomatous geophyte.
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Myrosma cannifolia (commonly known as Cannaleaf Myrosma) is a rhizomatous plant belonging to the Marantaceae family. Originating in South America, this species is primarily associated with wet tropical conditions. It is the only recognized species within its genus.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Bulb
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Brazil, Caribbean, Northern South America, Western South America
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Bolivia, Brazil North, Brazil Northeast, Brazil Southeast, Brazil West-Central, Colombia, French Guiana, Guyana, Peru, Surinam, Trinidad-Tobago, Venezuela, 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)
Haiti, Leeward Is., Puerto Rico