Biology:Calathea lutea

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Calathea lutea
Calathea lutea 2.jpg
Habit
Bijao leaves.jpg
Leaves for sale
Scientific classification edit
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Monocots
Clade: Commelinids
Order: Zingiberales
Family: Marantaceae
Genus: Calathea
Species:
C. lutea
Binomial name
Calathea lutea
(Aubl.) E.Mey. ex Schult.
Synonyms[1]

Calathea lutea, called the bijao, cigar calathea, Cuban cigar, Mexican cigar plant, Habana cigar, and pampano, is a species of flowering plant in the family Marantaceae.[2] It is native to southern Mexico, Central America, southern Caribbean islands, and tropical South America.[1] A rhizomatous perennial reaching 3 m (10 ft), it is typically found in wet tropical areas.[2] Its leaves are sold for use in local cuisines as food wrappers, and it is also used as an ornamental.[2]

References

Wikidata ☰ Q3650073 entry