Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Zingiberales
Genus:
Species:
nitens
ID:
343682

Status:
valid

Authors:
hort. ex Ender

Source:
wcs

Year:
1881

Citation Micro:
Gartenflora xxx. 180 (1881).

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000343014

Common Names

  • Calathea Nitens
  • Nitens Calathea
  • Calathea Nitens Plant

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Synonyms

  • Phyllodes nitens (W.Bull) Kuntze [unknown]
  • Maranta nitens W.Bull [unknown]
  • Goeppertia nitens Borchs. & S.Suárez [invalid]

Description

Calathea nitens (also called Shining 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 shiny underneath. It grows in moist, shady habitats, such as rainforests and riverbanks.

Uses & Benefits

Calathea nitens 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 flower of Calathea nitens 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 nitens 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 nitens

Calathea nitens can be found in tropical rainforests in Brazil.

Calathea nitens FAQ

What is the scientific name of Calathea nitens?

Calathea nitens

What is the common name of Calathea nitens?

Nitens Calathea

What is the natural habitat of Calathea nitens?

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,

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