Maranta rupicola L.Andersson
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Authority
Mori, S. A., et al. 1997. Guide to the vascular plants of central French Guiana: Part 1. Pteridophytes, gymnosperms, and monocotyledons. Mem. New York Bot. Gard. 76: 1-422.
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Family
Marantaceae
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Scientific Name
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Description
Species Description - Shrubby plants to 2 m tall; rhizome without specialized branches. Leaves all or nearly all cauline. Inflorescences with 1 or 2, chartaceous, green bracts, the flower pairs on long peduncles, each flower distinctly pedicellate. Flowers crepuscular or nocturnal, white throughout.
Distribution and Ecology - Fl (Jan, Aug, Sep, Nov in other parts of French Guiana); in low-growing forest on rocky outcrops; selfing and usually with abundant fruit