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