Calathea arrabidae - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Zingiberales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
arrabidae
ID:
343448
Status:
valid
Authors:
Körn.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1862
Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Imp. Naturalistes Moscou 35(1): 144. 1862
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000342780
Common Names
- Calathea arrabidae
- Arrabidae Calathea
- Arrabidae Plant
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Calathea arrabidae (also called Arrowroot 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 striped underneath. It grows in moist, shady habitats, such as rainforests and riverbanks.
Uses & Benefits
Calathea arrabidae 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 arrabidae 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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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Calathea arrabidae 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 arrabidae
Calathea arrabidae can be found in the tropical forests of Central and South America.
Calathea arrabidae FAQ
What is the scientific name of Calathea arrabidae?
Calathea arrabidae
What is the common name of Calathea arrabidae?
Arrabidae Calathea
What is the natural habitat of Calathea arrabidae?
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-222946: Based on the initial data import
Friedrich August Körnicke (1828-1908): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Körn.' in the authors string.