Koleksi: Maranta

Maranta ialah jenis-genus Marantaceae, dan dinamakan sempena Bartolomeo Maranta, seorang pakar perubatan Itali dan ahli botani abad ke-16 yang mengatur pengetahuannya tentang farmakologi botani mengikut tatanama, pengenalan spesies dan sifat perubatan.

'Tumbuhan doa' ialah istilah sehari-hari yang merujuk kepada ahli genus Maranta , yang genus Calathea berkait rapat. Pada hakikatnya, kedua-duanya dianggap sebagai 'tanaman sembahyang.' Nama itu berasal dari kecenderungan tumbuhan dalam keluarga ini untuk terkulai, atau 'berdoa' pada waktu malam. Beberapa tumbuhan sembahyang yang paling popular dalam penanaman ialah Maranta leuconeura atau M. leuconeura 'Tricolor.' Banyak spesies Maranta menghasilkan asid rosmarinic, salah satu komponen aktif rosemary yang memberikannya bau rosemary yang khas.

Product Information

Maranta, often known as the "Prayer Plant," is a captivating and ornamental houseplant cherished for its striking foliage and unique leaf movements. Native to tropical regions, Maranta's lush, variegated leaves display intricate patterns that resemble nature's artwork. What sets Maranta apart is its response to light; its leaves open and close, giving the appearance of hands in prayer, which has earned it the common name "Prayer Plant." This captivating feature adds to its allure as a decorative and conversation-starting indoor plant.

Maranta's graceful foliage evokes a sense of tranquility and natural beauty. Whether grown as an artistic addition to interior spaces, a living work of art, or a symbol of mindfulness and presence, these plants remind us of the wonder and elegance found within the natural world. Explore the graceful world of Maranta and let its foliage inspire a sense of artistry and contemplation in your living spaces.