Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Zingiberales
Genus:
Species:
cannoides
ID:
343477

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Nicolson, Steyerm. & Sivad.) H.Kenn.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1990

Citation Micro:
Phytologia 69(5): 375. 1990

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000342809

Common Names

  • Calathea cannoides
  • Cannoides Calathea
  • Cannoides Plant

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Synonyms

  • Thymocarpus cannoides Nicolson, Steyerm. & Sivad. [unknown]

Description

Calathea cannoides (also called 'Cannoides Calathea', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Marantaceae family. It is native to the tropical rainforests of Central and South America. It has large, oval-shaped leaves that are dark green on top and purple underneath, with a purple midrib.

Uses & Benefits

Calathea cannoides is a popular ornamental plant, often used as a ground cover in gardens. Its leaves are also used in floral arrangements. It is also known for its medicinal properties, such as being used to treat skin conditions, digestive problems, and respiratory issues.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The Calathea cannoides flower is a white or yellowish-white color with a yellow center. The seed is an ovoid shape, light brown in color and has a hard outer shell. The seedlings are small, dark green and have a white or yellowish-white color on the underside of the leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Calathea cannoides 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 cannoides

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

Calathea cannoides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Calathea cannoides?

Calathea cannoides

What is the common name of Calathea cannoides?

Cannoid Calathea

What is the natural habitat of Calathea cannoides?

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-222972: Based on the initial data import
Julian Alfred Steyermark (1909-1988): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Steyerm.' in the authors string.
Dan Henry Nicolson (1933-2016): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Nicolson' in the authors string.
Mayandy Sivadasan (b.1948): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sivad.' in the authors string.
Helen Kennedy (b.1944): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.Kenn.' in the authors string.