Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Zingiberales
Genus:
Species:
argyrophylla
ID:
343447

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Linden ex K.Koch) L.H.Bailey & Raffill

Source:
wcs

Year:
1914

Citation Micro:
Stand. Cycl. Hort. 2: 624. 1914 (1914)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000342779

Common Names

  • Calathea argyrophylla
  • Argyrophylla Calathea
  • Argyrophylla Plant

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Description

Calathea argyrophylla (also called Silver-Stripe Calathea, among many other common names) is a tropical perennial plant native to Central and South America. It is an evergreen herbaceous plant with long, narrow, lance-shaped leaves that are dark green on top and silver-striped underneath. It grows in moist, shady habitats, such as rainforests and riverbanks.

Uses & Benefits

Calathea argyrophylla is a popular ornamental plant used in gardens and landscaping. It is a hardy plant that can tolerate a wide range of conditions and is an attractive addition to any garden.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Calathea argyrophylla is a white to yellow, with a red center. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped capsule. The seedlings are small, dark green, with a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Calathea argyrophylla can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers a moist, well-drained soil and partial shade to full sun. It should be watered regularly and fertilized every two to three months.

Where to Find Calathea argyrophylla

Calathea argyrophylla can be found in the tropical forests of Central and South America.

Calathea argyrophylla FAQ

What is the scientific name of Calathea argyrophylla?

Calathea argyrophylla

What is the common name of Calathea argyrophylla?

Silver-leaf Calathea

What is the natural habitat of Calathea argyrophylla?

It is found in tropical and subtropical forests of South America.

Species in the Calathea genus

Calathea anderssonii, Calathea annae, Calathea anulque, Calathea argyrophylla, Calathea arrabidae, Calathea asplundii, Calathea bachemiana, Calathea brenesii, Calathea caesariata, Calathea cannoides, Calathea casupito, Calathea chimboracensis, Calathea congesta, Calathea crotalifera, Calathea dicephala, Calathea eburnea, Calathea erythrolepis, Calathea fatimae, Calathea glaziovii, Calathea grandifolia, Calathea grazielae, Calathea guzmanioides, Calathea hagbergii, Calathea harlingii, Calathea inocephala, Calathea ischnosiphonoides, Calathea koernickeana, Calathea lancifolia, Calathea lanicaulis, Calathea lasiostachya, Calathea lateralis, Calathea latrinotecta, Calathea littoralis, Calathea lutea, Calathea majestica, Calathea makoyana, Calathea marantina, Calathea mediopicta, Calathea metallica, Calathea micans, Calathea nitens, Calathea orbifolia, Calathea ornata, Calathea panamensis, Calathea pavonina, Calathea platystachya, Calathea pluriplicata, Calathea plurispicata, Calathea propinqua, Calathea regalis,

Species in the Marantaceae family

Afrocalathea rhizantha, Calathea anderssonii, Calathea annae, Calathea anulque, Calathea argyrophylla, Calathea arrabidae, Calathea asplundii, Calathea bachemiana, Calathea brenesii, Calathea caesariata, Calathea cannoides, Calathea casupito, Calathea chimboracensis, Calathea congesta, Calathea crotalifera, Calathea dicephala, Calathea eburnea, Calathea erythrolepis, Calathea fatimae, Calathea glaziovii, Calathea grandifolia, Calathea grazielae, Calathea guzmanioides, Calathea hagbergii, Calathea harlingii, Calathea inocephala, Calathea ischnosiphonoides, Calathea koernickeana, Calathea lancifolia, Calathea lanicaulis, Calathea lasiostachya, Calathea lateralis, Calathea latrinotecta, Calathea littoralis, Calathea lutea, Calathea majestica, Calathea makoyana, Calathea marantina, Calathea mediopicta, Calathea metallica, Calathea micans, Calathea nitens, Calathea orbifolia, Calathea ornata, Calathea panamensis, Calathea pavonina, Calathea platystachya, Calathea pluriplicata, Calathea plurispicata, Calathea propinqua,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-222945: Based on the initial data import
Karl Koch (1809-1879): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'K.Koch' in the authors string.
Liberty Hyde Bailey (1858-1954): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.H.Bailey' in the authors string.
Charles Percival Raffill (1876-1951): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Raffill' in the authors string.
Jean Jules Linden (1817-1898): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Linden' in the authors string.