Ischnosiphon arouma
| Ischnosiphon arouma | |
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| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Monocots |
| Clade: | Commelinids |
| Order: | Zingiberales |
| Family: | Marantaceae |
| Genus: | Ischnosiphon |
| Species: | I. arouma
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| Binomial name | |
| Ischnosiphon arouma | |
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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
- ^ "Ischnosiphon arouma (Aubl.) Körn". Catalogue of Life. Retrieved 2026-01-03.
- ^ "Ischnosiphon arouma (Aubl.) Körn". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 3 January 2026.
- ^ 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.