Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Zingiberales
Genus:
Species:
orbifolia
ID:
343690

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Linden) H.Kenn.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1982

Citation Micro:
Brittonia 34(1): 22. 1982

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000343022

Common Names

  • Calathea Orbifolia
  • Orbifolia Calathea
  • Calathea Orbifolia Plant

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Synonyms

  • Calathea rotundifolia Körn. [illegitimate]
  • Maranta rotundifolia hort. ex Körn. [illegitimate]
  • Phyllodes rotundifolia (Körn.) Kuntze [unknown]

Description

Calathea orbifolia (also called Orbifolia 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 orbifolia 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 orbifolia 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 orbifolia 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 orbifolia

Calathea orbifolia can be found in tropical rainforests in Brazil.

Calathea orbifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Calathea orbifolia?

Calathea orbifolia

What is the common name of Calathea orbifolia?

Orbifolia Calathea

What is the natural habitat of Calathea orbifolia?

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-223166: Based on the initial data import
Jean Jules Linden (1817-1898): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Linden' in the authors string.
Helen Kennedy (b.1944): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.Kenn.' in the authors string.