Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Zingiberales
Genus:
Species:
roseopicta
ID:
343746

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Linden) Regel

Source:
wcs

Year:
1869

Citation Micro:
Index Seminum [St.Petersburg (Petropolitanus)] (1869) 12.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000343078



Common Names

  • Calathea Roseopicta
  • Roseopicta Calathea
  • Calathea Roseopicta Plant


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Description

Calathea roseopicta (also called Rose-painted Calathea, among many other common names) is a tropical evergreen perennial native to Brazil. It has deep green leaves with pink and white stripes and grows best in moist, well-drained soils in partial shade.

Uses & Benefits

Calathea roseopicta is a popular ornamental plant used in landscaping and gardens. It is also used medicinally for treating various ailments such as fever, colds, and headaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The Calathea roseopicta flower is a white, star-shaped bloom with yellow and purple accents. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are small and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Calathea roseopicta is a terrestrial orchid species that is native to Australia. It can be propagated by division or by seed. Cultivation is best done in well-drained soil in a sunny or partially shaded position. Water regularly during the growing season and reduce watering during the winter months.

Where to Find Calathea roseopicta

Calathea roseopicta can be found in tropical rainforests in South America.

Calathea roseopicta FAQ

What is the scientific name of Calathea roseopicta?

Calathea roseopicta

What is the common name of Calathea roseopicta?

Rose painted calathea

What is the natural habitat of Calathea roseopicta?

It is native to tropical rainforests of 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

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-223216: Based on the initial data import
Eduard August von Regel (1815-1892): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Regel' in the authors string.
Jean Jules Linden (1817-1898): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Linden' in the authors string.