Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Zingiberales
Genus:
Species:
utilis
ID:
343805

Status:
valid

Authors:
H.Kenn.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1986

Citation Micro:
Nordic J. Bot. 6: 457 (1986)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000343137



Common Names

  • Utilis Calathea
  • Utilis Plant
  • Utilis Leaf


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Description

Calathea utilis (also called Useful 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 utilis is an evergreen perennial plant that is often used as a houseplant. It has large, glossy green leaves and produces white, pink, or purple flowers. The plant is drought-tolerant and can tolerate a wide range of temperatures. It is also known for its ability to attract beneficial insects such as butterflies and bees.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Calathea utilis is white with purple stripes. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are thin, green stems with small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Calathea utilis 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 utilis

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

Calathea utilis FAQ

What type of soil is best for Calathea utilis?

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

How much light does Calathea utilis need?

Calathea utilis prefers bright indirect light.

How often should I water Calathea utilis?

Calathea utilis 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-223271: Based on the initial data import
Helen Kennedy (b.1944): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.Kenn.' in the authors string.