Biology:Calathea lutea
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Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Monocots |
| Clade: | Commelinids |
| Order: | Zingiberales |
| Family: | Marantaceae |
| Genus: | Calathea |
| Species: | C. lutea
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| Calathea lutea (Aubl.) E.Mey. ex Schult.
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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]
Inflorescences and leaves
Close-up of flower
In an ornamental application
Bijao leaf used as a food wrapper
After cooking
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References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "Calathea lutea (Aubl.) E.Mey. ex Schult." (in en). Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. http://www.plantsoftheworldonline.org/taxon/60458866-2. "Common Names: Bijao, bihao"
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 "Calathea lutea (Aubl.) E.Mey. ex Schult.". Flora Fauna Web. 20 August 2021. https://www.nparks.gov.sg/florafaunaweb/flora/1/7/1751.
Wikidata ☰ Q3650073 entry
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