Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Zingiberales
Genus:
Species:
spiralis
ID:
343773

Status:
valid

Authors:
H.Kenn.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1978

Citation Micro:
Bot. Not. 131: 350 (1978)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000343105



Common Names

  • Spiralis Calathea
  • Spiralis Plant
  • Spiralis Leaf


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Description

Calathea spiralis (also called Spiral 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 spiralis 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 spiralis 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 spiralis 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 spiralis

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

Calathea spiralis FAQ

What type of soil is best for Calathea spiralis?

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

How much light does Calathea spiralis need?

Calathea spiralis prefers bright indirect light.

How often should I water Calathea spiralis?

Calathea spiralis 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-223242: Based on the initial data import
Helen Kennedy (b.1944): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.Kenn.' in the authors string.