Calathea orbifolia

Calathea orbifolia is a species of prayer plant.[1][2] Native to Bolivia, it is commonly kept as a houseplant in temperate zones for its ornamental leaves.[3] It requires partial shade, humidity, and good drainage to thrive.[4]

Calathea orbifolia
A Calathea orbifolia on a wooden floor.
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Monocots
Clade: Commelinids
Order: Zingiberales
Family: Marantaceae
Genus: Calathea
Species:
C. orbifolia
Binomial name
Calathea orbifolia
( Linden ) H.Kenn.
Synonyms

Goeppertia orbifolia

References

  1. "Calathea orbifolia (Linden) H.A.Kenn. — The Plant List". www.theplantlist.org. Retrieved 2018-05-25.
  2. "Catalogue of Life - 2010 Annual Checklist :: Species details". www.catalogueoflife.org. Retrieved 2018-05-25.
  3. "Goeppertia orbifolia". florafaunaweb.nparks.gov.sg.
  4. "Goeppertia orbifolia - Garden.org". garden.org. Retrieved 2018-05-25.


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