Schumannianthus dichotomus
Schumannianthus dichotomus, also known as 'cool mat', is a species of flowering plant first described by Roxburgh, with its current name after Gagnepain. The species belongs to the family Marantaceae and no subspecies are listed.
Schumannianthus dichotomus
Flower of Schumannianthus dichotomus in bloom in the district of Lakshmipur, Bangladesh.
Flower of "Schumannianthus dichotomus" at Upazilla: Satkania, Post office: Manufakir Haat, Village: Middle Kanchana, an area of Fishermen (জেলেদের এলাকা), District: Chittagong, in Bangladesh.
The Marantaceae are a family, the arrowroot family, of flowering plants consisting of 31 genera and around 530 species, defining it as one of the most species-rich families in its order. Species of this family are found in lowland tropical forests of Africa, Asia, and the Americas. The majority (80%) of the species are found in the American tropics, followed by Asian (11%) and African (9%) tropics. They are commonly called the prayer-plant family and are also known for their unique secondary pollination presentation.
Marantaceae