Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Zingiberales
Genus:
Species:
lanicaulis
ID:
343604

Status:
valid

Authors:
H.Kenn.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1985

Citation Micro:
Canad. J. Bot. 63: 1143 (1985)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000342936

Common Names

  • Calathea Lanicaulis
  • Lanicaulis Calathea
  • Calathea Lanicaulis Plant

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Description

Calathea lanicaulis (also called Lanicaulis 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 lanicaulis 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 flower of Calathea lanicaulis is white with purple stripes. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are thin, green stems with small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Calathea lanicaulis is a terrestrial orchid species that is native to Australia. It can be propagated by division or by seed. Cultivation is best done in well-drained soil in a sunny or partially shaded position. Water regularly during the growing season and reduce watering during the winter months.

Where to Find Calathea lanicaulis

Calathea lanicaulis can be found in tropical rainforests in Brazil.

Calathea lanicaulis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Calathea lanicaulis?

Calathea lanicaulis

What is the common name of Calathea lanicaulis?

Lanicaulis Calathea

What is the natural habitat of Calathea lanicaulis?

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-223086: Based on the initial data import
Helen Kennedy (b.1944): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.Kenn.' in the authors string.