Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Zingiberales
Genus:
Species:
oscariana
ID:
1323527

Status:
valid

Authors:
H.Kenn.

Source:
ipni

Year:
2012

Citation Micro:
J. Bot. Res. Inst. Texas 6: 381 (2012)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001335981



Common Names

  • Oscariana Calathea
  • Oscariana Maranta
  • Maranta Oscariana


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Description

Calathea oscariana (also called Oscarian Calathea, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant with lanceolate leaves and yellow flowers. It is native to Colombia and is found in the Antioquia region. It grows in rocky and sandy soils.

Uses & Benefits

Calathea oscariana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used to make herbal teas and as a medicinal plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Calathea oscariana has white flowers with yellow centers that are about 2 cm in diameter. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small, with a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Calathea oscariana is a species of flowering plant in the Marantaceae family. It is native to Brazil. It is easy to cultivate and propagate. It prefers bright, indirect light and should be kept moist but not soggy. Propagation is done through division or by seed.

Where to Find Calathea oscariana

Calathea oscariana is found in the mountains of Brazil.

Calathea oscariana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Calathea oscariana?

Calathea oscariana

What is the family of Calathea oscariana?

Marantaceae

Where is Calathea oscariana native to?

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.