Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Zingiberales
Genus:
Species:
littoralis
ID:
343632

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Ledeb. ex Sweet) Körn.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1858

Citation Micro:
Gartenflora vii. 88 (1858).

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000342964

Common Names

  • Calathea Littoralis
  • Littoralis Calathea
  • Calathea Littoralis Plant

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Synonyms

  • Phrynium littorale Ledeb. ex Sweet [unknown]

Description

Calathea littoralis (also called Littoralis 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 littoralis 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 littoralis 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 littoralis is a tropical plant that is easy to grow and propagate. It prefers warm, humid climates and does best in partial shade. It can be propagated by stem cuttings or division. Stem cuttings should be taken in the spring or summer and placed in moist, well-draining soil. Division should be done in the spring or fall when the plant is actively growing. The roots should be divided into smaller sections and replanted in moist, well-draining soil.

Where to Find Calathea littoralis

Calathea littoralis can be found in tropical rainforests in Brazil.

Calathea littoralis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Calathea littoralis?

Calathea littoralis

What is the common name of Calathea littoralis?

Littoralis Calathea

What is the natural habitat of Calathea littoralis?

Tropical rainforests 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-223111: Based on the initial data import
Carl Friedrich von Ledebour (1786-1851): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ledeb.' in the authors string.
Robert Sweet (1783-1835): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sweet' in the authors string.
Friedrich August Körnicke (1828-1908): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Körn.' in the authors string.