Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Zingiberales
Genus:
Species:
tarrazuensis
ID:
923812

Status:
valid

Authors:
H.Kenn.

Source:
wcs

Year:
2011

Citation Micro:
Novon 21: 54 (2011)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000923147



Common Names

  • Calathea
  • Tarrazuensis Calathea
  • Tarrazu Calathea


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Description

Calathea tarrazuensis (also called Tarrazu Calathea, among many other common names) is a species of plant native to Central and South America. It has long, thin stems and large, bright green leaves. It grows in humid, tropical forests, and prefers partial shade.

Uses & Benefits

Calathea tarrazuensis is a popular ornamental plant used in gardens and homes for its attractive foliage. It is also used as a natural air purifier, as it helps to remove toxins from the air.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Calathea tarrazuensis is a small, white or yellow flower with purple spots. The seed is a small, black, round capsule. The seedlings are small, grass-like plants with narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Calathea tarrazuensis is a tropical plant that is easy to grow and propagate. It prefers bright, indirect light and should be watered regularly. Propagation is done by division of the plant or by stem cuttings. The plant should be divided every two to three years to keep it healthy.

Where to Find Calathea tarrazuensis

Calathea tarrazuensis is native to Costa Rica and can be found in the lowland rainforest.

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-468836: Based on the initial data import
Helen Kennedy (b.1944): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.Kenn.' in the authors string.