Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Zingiberales
Genus:
Species:
glaziovii
ID:
343552

Status:
valid

Authors:
Benth.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1883

Citation Micro:
Gen. Pl. [Bentham & Hooker f.] 3(2): 654. 1883 [14 Apr 1883]

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000342884

Common Names

  • Glaziovii Calathea
  • Glaziovii Plant
  • Glaziovii Leaf

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Description

Calathea glaziovii (also called 'Glaziovii 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 glaziovii 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 glaziovii 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 glaziovii 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 glaziovii

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

Calathea glaziovii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Calathea glaziovii?

Calathea glaziovii

What is the common name of Calathea glaziovii?

Glaziov's Calathea

What is the natural habitat of Calathea glaziovii?

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-223039: Based on the initial data import
George Bentham (1800-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Benth.' in the authors string.