Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Zingiberales
Genus:
Species:
shishicoensis
ID:
1330488

Status:
valid

Authors:
H.Kenn.

Source:
ipni

Year:
2014

Citation Micro:
J. Bot. Res. Inst. Texas 8: 41 (2014)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001342942



Common Names

  • Shishico Calathea
  • Shishicoensis Calathea
  • Calathea shishicoensis


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Description

Calathea shishicoensis (also called Shishico calathea, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to tropical regions of the Americas. It has small, white flowers and a dense, spreading habit, and grows in open woodlands and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Calathea shishicoensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. Its leaves are often used to decorate walls and furniture. It is also used as a medicinal plant, as its leaves are known to have anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Calathea shishicoensis has white flowers with yellow centers and is a member of the prayer plant family. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings have long, thin stems with small, light green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Calathea shishicoensis is a perennial herb that is native to Central America. It can be propagated by seed or by cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix in spring or summer. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and rooted in a moist soil mix. Plants should be grown in full sun to partial shade and should be watered regularly.

Where to Find Calathea shishicoensis

Calathea shishicoensis can be found in the tropical rainforests of Colombia and Ecuador.

Calathea shishicoensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Calathea shishicoensis?

Calathea shishicoensis

What is the common name of Calathea shishicoensis?

Shishicoensis Calathea

What is the natural habitat of Calathea shishicoensis?

It is native to the Mediterranean region of Europe and North Africa.

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.