Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Zingiberales
Genus:
Species:
calderon-saenzii
ID:
1334185

Status:
valid

Authors:
H.Kenn. & M.Serna

Source:
ipni

Year:
2016

Citation Micro:
J. Bot. Res. Inst. Texas 10: 85 (2016)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001346639



Common Names

  • Calderon-Saenzii Calathea
  • Calathea
  • Calathea Calderon-Saenzii


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Description

Calathea calderon-saenzii (also called Calderon-Saenz's Calathea, among many other common names) is an evergreen perennial plant native to South America. It has a woody stem and is about 1-2 m tall. Its leaves are simple and have an ovate shape. The flowers are white and have a calyx with 5 sepals. It is found in tropical forests and along the edges of rivers.

Uses & Benefits

Calathea calderon-saenzii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Calathea calderon-saenzii has yellow flowers with a pleasant scent. The seed is small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Calathea calderon-saenzii is a tropical plant that can be propagated by division in spring or summer. It prefers a moist, well-drained soil in partial shade. It can tolerate full sun but may require more frequent watering in hot climates. It can also be propagated from stem cuttings.

Where to Find Calathea calderon-saenzii

Calathea calderon-saenzii is native to the tropical forests of Central and South America.

Calathea calderon-saenzii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Calathea calderon-saenzii?

Calathea calderon-saenzii

What are the common names of Calathea calderon-saenzii?

Calathea Calderon-Saenzii

What is the natural habitat of Calathea calderon-saenzii?

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

Helen Kennedy (b.1944): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.Kenn.' in the authors string.
Marcela Serna: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'M.Serna' in the authors string.