Marantochloa congensis

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  • Herbarium No: UPH NO.192
  • Marantochloa congensis
  • (K. Schum.) J. Léonard & Mullend.
  • Botanical Name/Scientific Name: Marantochloa congensis
  • Genus: Marantochloa
  • Synonym: Donax congensis K.Schum.
  • Common/Local Name(s): Congolese Marantochloa.
  • Family: Maranthaceae
  • Botanical Description: Marantochloa congensis is an herbaceous perennial plant. It often has a robust and clumping growth habit with large, broad leaves. The leaves are large, oval to elliptical, and prominently veined. They have a glossy green appearance and are arranged alternately on the stem. The flowers are typically small and white to light pink, forming inflorescences that emerge from the leaf axils or at the top of the stems. The fruit is a capsule containing seeds.
  • Flowering/Fruiting: Flower during the rainy season.
  • Plant Uses: Traditional Medicine and Ornamental.
  • Origin: Introduced
  • Locality: East West Road Choba River State.
  • Habit: Herb
  • Mode: Wild

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