Biology:Calathea orbifolia

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Short description: Species of flowering plant

Calathea orbifolia
Calathea orbifolia 2.jpg
A Calathea orbifolia on a wooden floor
Scientific classification edit
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Monocots
Clade: Commelinids
Order: Zingiberales
Family: Marantaceae
Genus: Calathea
Species:
C. orbifolia
Binomial name
Calathea orbifolia
(Linden) H.A.Kenn. 1982
Synonyms

Goeppertia orbifolia

Calathea orbifolia is a species of prayer plant.[1][2] Native to Bolivia, it is commonly kept as a houseplant in temperate zones for its ornamental leaves.[3] It requires partial shade, humidity, and good drainage to thrive.[4]

References

Wikidata ☰ Q5018586 entry