Ischnosiphon arouma

Ischnosiphon arouma
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Monocots
Clade: Commelinids
Order: Zingiberales
Family: Marantaceae
Genus: Ischnosiphon
Species:
I. arouma
Binomial name
Ischnosiphon arouma
Synonyms
  • Hymenocharis arouma (Aubl.) Kuntze
  • Maranta arouma Aubl.

Ischnosiphon arouma is a species of plant in the Marantaceae family.[1] This species is found in wet, tropical areas within the Lesser Antilles, as well as Central and South America. It is a perennial.[2]

Ischnosiphon arouma is used to make baskets.[3]

References

  1. ^ "Ischnosiphon arouma (Aubl.) Körn". Catalogue of Life. Retrieved 2026-01-03.
  2. ^ "Ischnosiphon arouma (Aubl.) Körn". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 3 January 2026.
  3. ^ Boom, Brian M. (1990). "Useful Plants of the Panare Indians of the Venezuelan Guayana". Advances in Economic Botany. 8: 57–76. Retrieved 3 January 2026.