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Schumannianthus virgatus (Roxb.) Rolfe
| Family Name: | Marantaceae |
| Synonyms: | Maranta virgata A.Dietr., Donax virgata K.Schum., Phrynium virgatum Roxb. |
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Classifications and Characteristics
| Plant Division | Angiosperms (Flowering Seed Plants) (Monocotyledon) |
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| Plant Growth Form | Herbaceous Plant |
| Mode of Nutrition | Autotrophic |
Biogeography
| Native Distribution | South India, Sri Lanka, Andaman Islands. |
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| Native Habitat | Terrestrial |
Description and Ethnobotany
| Growth Form | A herbaceous shrub. |
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| Foliage | The leaves are green and lanceolate in shape with an entire margin. The leaf sheath has a red margin. |
| Flowers | The flowers are white. |
Landscaping Features
| Desirable Plant Features | Ornamental Flowers |
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Plant Care and Propagation
| Light Preference | Full Sun |
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| Water Preference | Moderate Water |
| Plant Growth Rate | Fast |
Foliar
| Foliage Retention | Evergreen |
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| Mature Foliage Colour(s) | Green |
| Foliar Type | Simple / Unifoliate |
| Foliar Arrangement Along Stem | Alternate |
| Foliar Shape(s) | Non-Palm Foliage (Lanceolate) |
| Foliar Margin | Entire |
Floral (Angiosperm)
| Flower Colour(s) | White |
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Others
| Master ID | 31392 |
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| Species ID | 5789 |
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