Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Zingiberales
Genus:
Species:
fatimae
ID:
343543

Status:
valid

Authors:
H.Kenn. & J.M.A.Braga

Source:
wcs

Year:
1997

Citation Micro:
Phytologia 82(2): 94. 1997 [28 Nov 1997]

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000342875

Common Names

  • Fatima Calathea
  • Fatima Plant
  • Fatima Leaf

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Description

Calathea fatimae (also called 'Fatimae 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 fatimae is a popular houseplant due to its beautiful foliage. It is often used as a decorative plant in homes and offices. It is also known to purify the air and reduce stress levels.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The Calathea fatimae 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 fatimae can be propagated from cuttings or division. When propagating from cuttings, take a 4-6 inch stem cutting and place it in a well-draining potting mix. When propagating by division, divide the clumps in spring or autumn and replant the divisions in a well-draining potting mix. Water regularly and fertilize every two weeks during the growing season.

Where to Find Calathea fatimae

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

Calathea fatimae FAQ

What is the scientific name of Calathea fatimae?

Calathea fatimae

What is the common name of Calathea fatimae?

Fatima's Calathea

What is the natural habitat of Calathea fatimae?

Tropical rainforest

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-223030: Based on the initial data import
Helen Kennedy (b.1944): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.Kenn.' in the authors string.
João Marcelo Alvarenga Braga (b.1971): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.M.A.Braga' in the authors string.