Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Zingiberales
Genus:
Species:
fredii
ID:
1327046

Status:
valid

Authors:
H.Kenn.

Source:
ipni

Year:
2013

Citation Micro:
J. Bot. Res. Inst. Texas 7: 164 (2013)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001339500



Common Names

  • Calathea fredii
  • Fred's Calathea
  • Fred's Prayer-plant


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Description

Calathea fredii (also called Fred's Calathea, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Marantaceae. It is native to Central and South America. It grows in moist forests, along streams, and in other wet areas.

Uses & Benefits

Calathea fredii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a source of food for livestock and as an ingredient in traditional Chinese medicine.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Calathea fredii has small, white, star-shaped flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Calathea fredii is an evergreen perennial that can be propagated from cuttings or division. It prefers a moist, well-drained soil and partial shade. It can be grown in a pot or in the ground.

Where to Find Calathea fredii

Calathea fredii is native to Brazil.

Calathea fredii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Calathea fredii?

Calathea fredii

What is the common name of Calathea fredii?

Fred's Calathea

Where is Calathea fredii native to?

Brazil

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.