Monotagma plurispicatum (Körn.) K.Schum.
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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 - Plants to 1.7 m tall. Leaves with distinct, ± hirtellous, annular thickening at base of pulvinus; blade with apex distinctly displaced to one side. Inflorescences not distinctly congested, usually subtended by a normal leaf. Flowers: corolla lobes greenish; inner staminodes greenish; outer staminode sometimes bluish.
Distribution and Ecology - Fls (Feb, Apr, Dec in other parts of French Guiana, old inflorescences persist for most of the year); disturbed sites in primary and secondary forests, often on poorly drained ground.