Maranta polystachya
Also known as: Calathea polystachya K.Schum. +1 more
- Calathea polystachya K.Schum.
- Maranta purpurea S.Vieira & V.C.Souza
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Marantaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial or rhizomatous geophyte.
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Maranta polystachya is a rhizomatous plant belonging to the Marantaceae family. Found natively in South America, this species is primarily associated with seasonally dry tropical conditions.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Bulb
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Brazil
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Brazil North, Brazil Northeast, Brazil West-Central