Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Zingiberales
Genus:
Species:
warscewiczii
ID:
1251909

Status:
valid

Authors:
(L.Mathieu ex Planch.) Planch. & Linden

Source:
tro

Year:
1855

Citation Micro:
Cat. Pl. Exot. 10: 3 1855

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001251247



Common Names

  • Calathea warscewiczii
  • Warscewicz's Calathea
  • Warscewicz's Prayer Plant


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Description

Calathea warscewiczii (also called Warscewicz's Calathea, among many other common names) is a perennial herb with large, heart-shaped leaves and small, yellow-green flowers. Native to tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas, it is found in moist, shady areas.

Uses & Benefits

Calathea warscewiczii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as treating fever, headaches, and stomach aches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Calathea warscewiczii has small, white flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings have long, thin stems and small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Calathea warscewiczii can be propagated by division or cuttings. Divisions should be taken from the rhizomes and planted in a moist soil mix. Cuttings should be taken from the tips of the stems and planted in a moist soil mix. Both methods should be done in a warm, humid environment.

Where to Find Calathea warscewiczii

Calathea warscewiczii can be found in tropical rainforests of Central and South America.

Calathea warscewiczii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Calathea warscewiczii?

Calathea warscewiczii

What is the common name of Calathea warscewiczii?

Warscewicz's calathea

What is the natural habitat of Calathea warscewiczii?

Calathea warscewiczii is found in tropical and subtropical regions of Central and South America

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 tro-50160734: Based on the initial data import
Jules Émile Planchon (1823-1888): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Planch.' in the authors string.
Jean Jules Linden (1817-1898): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Linden' in the authors string.
Louis Mathieu (1793-1867): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.Mathieu' in the authors string.