Marantaceae belongs to the order Zingiberales. It is also known as Arrowroot family or Prayer-plant family.
The Marantaceae is a family of tropical flowering plants that includes low-growing herbs and shrubs. These plants are native to warm, humid forests in the Americas, Africa, and Asia, with the greatest diversity in Central and South America. They usually have broad, decorative leaves arranged in two rows, and many are known for folding their leaves upward at night, a movement that resembles hands in prayer. The flowers are small and often grow in clusters, and the fruit is typically a capsule or berry.
Marantaceae species grow well in moist, shaded environments and are popular as houseplants and garden ornamentals. A well-known commercial crop is arrowroot (Maranta arundinacea), grown for its starchy roots, which are used in gluten-free cooking and traditional remedies.
Total genera found for Marantaceae: 1
- 1) Maranta
Total plants found for Marantaceae: 1
- 1) Arrowroot