Stellenbosch University Botanical Garden, South Africa

Common name: Bamburanta plant

Family: Marantaceae (Prayer-plant)

Distribution: Brazil

IUCN Red list: Not evaluated

Comments: This is a very tough plant. A ‘hanger on’. It will survive long after the gardener has left and will tolerate quite dry, shady spots. While not eye catching it provides a dependable lush green backdrop. Often known as praying plants, as many species fold their leaves up at night.