Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Zingiberales
Genus:
Species:
similis
ID:
343764

Status:
valid

Authors:
H.Kenn.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1976

Citation Micro:
Bot. Not. 128: 320 (1975 publ. 1976)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000343096



Common Names

  • Similis Calathea
  • Similis Plant
  • Similis Leaf


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Description

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

Uses & Benefits

Calathea similis is an ornamental plant that is used in landscaping and gardens. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments such as fever, colds, and headaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The Calathea similis 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 similis is a tropical plant that is best grown in moist, well-drained soil in a warm, humid environment. It can be propagated by division. Division should be done in spring or early summer.

Where to Find Calathea similis

Calathea similis is native to the tropical rainforests of Central and South America.

Calathea similis FAQ

What type of soil is best for Calathea similis?

Calathea similis prefers a soil that is well-draining and rich in organic matter.

How much light does Calathea similis need?

Calathea similis prefers bright indirect light.

How often should I water Calathea similis?

Calathea similis should be watered when the top inch of soil is dry.

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-223234: Based on the initial data import
Helen Kennedy (b.1944): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.Kenn.' in the authors string.