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araruta

Maranta arundinacea

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About

The Arrowroot, Maranta arundinacea, is a species. Typically found in grasslands, wetlands, forests, and cultivated landscapes.

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in grasslands, wetlands, forests, and cultivated landscapes.

Widely distributed across Africa (Sao Tome and Principe, Seychelles), Asia (Philippines, Taiwan), North America (Cuba, United States), and South America (Brazil, Colombia).

🇸🇹 Sao Tome and Principe 🇸🇨 Seychelles 🇵🇭 Philippines 🇹🇼 Taiwan 🇨🇺 Cuba 🇺🇸 United States 🇨🇴 Colombia 🇧🇷 Brazil

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (plantas)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Class

Liliopsida (Monocots)

Order

Zingiberales (Zingiberales)

Species

Maranta arundinacea (araruta)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish chuchute tamalera

French herbe aux flèches

German Pfeilwurz

Portuguese araruta

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of araruta?

The scientific name of araruta is Maranta arundinacea. It belongs to the genus Maranta.

Where does araruta live?

araruta is found in Widely distributed across Africa (Sao Tome and Principe, Seychelles), Asia (Philippines, Taiwan), North America (Cuba, United States), and South America (Brazil, Colombia).. Countries include Brazil, Colombia, Cuba, Philippines, Sao Tome and Principe, Seychelles, Taiwan, United States.

What family does araruta belong to?

araruta (Maranta arundinacea) belongs to the genus Maranta, which is part of the taxonomic family Marantaceae.

What kingdom does araruta belong to?

araruta (Maranta arundinacea) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (plantas).

What are the closest relatives of araruta?

The closest relatives of araruta in the genus Maranta include ten-commandments.