Maranta humilis Aubl.

  • 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.

  • Family

    Marantaceae

  • Scientific Name

    Maranta humilis Aubl.

  • Description

    Species Description - Plants to ca. 0.5 m tall; rhizome with thin, subterranean scale-covered runners; roots with subterminal, starch-storing tubers. Leaves basal and cauline. Inflorescences with several to numerous, membranous, purplish bracts, the flower pairs and flowers subsessile. Flowers diurnal, white or cream with apex of cucullate staminode bright yellow.

    Distribution and Ecology - Fl (Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, Nov in other parts of French Guiana); semi-open areas on ground with shallow soils.