Status:
valid
Authors:
H.Kenn. & Rod.Flores
Source:
ipni
Year:
2015
Citation Micro:
J. Bot. Res. Inst. Texas 9: 319 (2015)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001345465
Description
Calathea galdamesiana (also called Galdames' calathea, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to South America. It has yellow-green flowers and heart-shaped leaves. It is found in moist forests and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Calathea galdamesiana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Calathea galdamesiana has white flowers with 6 petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Calathea galdamesiana is a tropical plant that is native to South America. It is a low-growing plant with long, narrow leaves that are variegated with shades of green, white, and pink. It prefers warm, humid climates and should be grown in a well-draining soil with plenty of organic matter. It should be kept in partial shade and watered regularly. Propagation can be done by division of the rhizomes or by stem cuttings.
Where to Find Calathea galdamesiana
Calathea galdamesiana can be found in the tropical rainforests of South America.
Calathea galdamesiana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Calathea galdamesiana?
Calathea galdamesiana
What is the family of Calathea galdamesiana?
Marantaceae
What is the natural habitat of Calathea galdamesiana?
Tropical and subtropical forests
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
Rodolfo Flores: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rod.Flores' in the authors string.