Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Zingiberales
Genus:
Species:
rubribracteata
ID:
1330466

Status:
valid

Authors:
H.Kenn.

Source:
ipni

Year:
2014

Citation Micro:
J. Bot. Res. Inst. Texas 8: 493 (2014)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001342920



Common Names

  • Red-bracted Calathea
  • Red-bracted Ctenanthe
  • Calathea rubribracteata


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Description

Calathea rubribracteata (also called Calathea rubribracteata, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Marantaceae. It is native to Peru. It grows in montane forests.

Uses & Benefits

Calathea rubribracteata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating fever and malaria.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Calathea rubribracteata has white flowers with yellow centers and dark green, ovate leaves. Its seeds are small and round, and its seedlings have small, round leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Calathea rubribracteata is a tropical perennial that is propagated by division. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and partial shade. It can be grown in containers or in the garden. It is best to water regularly and fertilize monthly during the growing season.

Where to Find Calathea rubribracteata

Calathea rubribracteata is native to Brazil. It can be found in moist forests and along roadsides at elevations up to 2,000 m.

Calathea rubribracteata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Calathea rubribracteata?

Calathea rubribracteata

What is the common name of Calathea rubribracteata?

Red-bracted calathea

Where is Calathea rubribracteata found?

Calathea rubribracteata is found in India, Nepal, and Bhutan.

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.