Marantochloa ramosissima (Benth.) Hutch.

Marantochloa (en)

Species

Angiosperms > Zingiberales > Marantaceae > Marantochloa

Characteristics

Flowers white tinged pink with yellow centre.
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Stems much branched, 4-8 ft. high
Calyx rosy white
A herb.
Life form perennial
Growth form herb
Growth support free-standing
Foliage retention -
Sexuality hermaphrodite
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Mature height (meter) 1.22 - 2.44
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Environment

It is a tropical plant.
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Usage

The pulp of the fruit is eaten raw.
Uses environmental use material medicinal
Edible fruits
Therapeutic use -
Human toxicity -
Animal toxicity -

Cultivation

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Distribution

Marantochloa ramosissima world distribution map, present in Central African Republic and Nigeria

Identifiers

LSID urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:565162-1
WFO ID wfo-0000468206
COL ID 3XYJY
BDTFX ID -
INPN ID -
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Synonyms

Arundastrum ramosissimum Clinogyne ramosissima Phrynium ramosissimum Marantochloa ramosissima