Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Zingiberales
Genus:
Species:
cofaniorum
ID:
1330486

Status:
valid

Authors:
H.Kenn.

Source:
ipni

Year:
2014

Citation Micro:
J. Bot. Res. Inst. Texas 8: 37 (2014)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001342940



Common Names

  • Cofan Cattleya
  • Cofan's Cattleya
  • Calathea cofaniorum


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Description

Calathea cofaniorum (also called Calathea cofaniorum, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the tropical regions of South America. It has large, glossy leaves with white and pink flowers that bloom in the summer. It grows in moist, shady areas and is often found in rainforests and along riverbanks.

Uses & Benefits

Calathea cofaniorum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating fever and malaria.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Calathea cofaniorum is a white, five-petaled bloom. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are thin and have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Calathea cofaniorum is a perennial herb that is native to Central America. It can be propagated by seed or by cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix in spring or summer. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and rooted in a moist soil mix. Plants should be grown in full sun to partial shade and should be watered regularly.

Where to Find Calathea cofaniorum

Calathea cofaniorum can be found in the tropical rainforests of Colombia and Ecuador.

Calathea cofaniorum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Calathea cofaniorum?

Calathea cofaniorum

What is the common name of Calathea cofaniorum?

Cofaniorum Calathea

What is the natural habitat of Calathea cofaniorum?

It is native to the Mediterranean region of Europe and North Africa.

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.