Ctenanthe muelleri - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Zingiberales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
muelleri
ID:
365944
Status:
valid
Authors:
Petersen
Source:
wcs
Year:
1890
Citation Micro:
Fl. Bras. 3(3): 161 (1890)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000365276
Common Names
- Mueller's ctenanthe
- Ctenanthe muelleri
- Mueller's ctenanthe
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Ctenanthe muelleri (also called Never Never Plant, among many other common names) is a small evergreen perennial native to Central and South America. It grows up to 1 meter tall and has oval-shaped leaves. It grows in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.
Uses & Benefits
Ctenanthe muelleri is used for its ornamental value, as it is a popular houseplant. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as treating fever, headaches, and stomach aches.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Ctenanthe muelleri are small, white and fragrant. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and delicate.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Ctenanthe muelleri is a fast-growing evergreen shrub or small tree that can reach up to 10 m in height. It is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Asia, Australia, and the Pacific Islands. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood stems and rooted in a moist, well-drained soil mix.
Where to Find Ctenanthe muelleri
Ctenanthe muelleri can be found in the tropical forests of Brazil.
Ctenanthe muelleri FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ctenanthe muelleri?
Ctenanthe muelleri
What type of plant is Ctenanthe muelleri?
Evergreen perennial
Where is Ctenanthe muelleri native to?
Brazil
Species in the Ctenanthe genus
Ctenanthe amabilis, Ctenanthe amphiandina, Ctenanthe burle-marxii, Ctenanthe casupoides, Ctenanthe compressa, Ctenanthe dasycarpa, Ctenanthe ericae, Ctenanthe glabra, Ctenanthe kummeriana, Ctenanthe lanceolata, Ctenanthe lubbersiana, Ctenanthe muelleri, Ctenanthe oppenheimiana, Ctenanthe setosa, Ctenanthe marantifolia,
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-235165: Based on the initial data import
Otto Georg Petersen (1847-1937): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Petersen' in the authors string.