Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Zingiberales
Genus:
Species:
ravenii
ID:
1284104

Status:
valid

Authors:
H.Kenn.

Source:
tro

Year:
2012

Citation Micro:
J. Bot. Res. Inst. Texas 6: 379 (2012)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001283442



Common Names

  • Calathea ravenii
  • Raven's Calathea
  • Ravenii Calathea


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Description

Calathea ravenii (also called Raven's Calathea, among many other common names) is a small, perennial herbaceous plant that grows up to 10 cm in height. It has white flowers and is native to South America. It typically grows in rocky and sandy soils.

Uses & Benefits

Calathea ravenii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used to attract pollinators and beneficial insects.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Calathea ravenii is a white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, green and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cultivation and propagation of Calathea ravenii requires full sun to partial shade, moist soil, and regular watering. Propagation can be done through seed or division.

Where to Find Calathea ravenii

Calathea ravenii can be found in Brazil.

Calathea ravenii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Calathea ravenii?

Calathea ravenii

What is the common name of Calathea ravenii?

Ravenii's Calathea

Where is Calathea ravenii found?

Calathea ravenii is found in the Atlantic Forest of 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,