Family Marantaceae R. Br., nom. cons.


Summary
Family number:
690
Last updated:
27 April 2023
Kind of family:
Monocotyledon
Number of accepted genera:
32
Type genus:
Maranta L.

Synonyms

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References:
  1. Prince, L. M. & W. J. Kress. 2006. Phylogenetic relationships and classification of Marantaceae: insights from plastid DNA sequence data. Taxon 55:281-296.
Cite as: USDA, Agricultural Research Service, National Plant Germplasm System. 2026. Germplasm Resources Information Network (GRIN Taxonomy). National Germplasm Resources Laboratory, Beltsville, Maryland.
URL: https://npgstest.ars-grin.gov/gringlobal/taxon/taxonomyfamily?id=690. Accessed 15 April 2026.