Calathea orbifolia
Calathea orbifolia is a species of prayer plant.[1][2] Native to Bolivia, it is commonly kept as a houseplant in temperate zones for its ornamental leaves.[3] It requires partial shade, humidity, and good drainage to thrive.[4]
| Calathea orbifolia | |
|---|---|
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| A Calathea orbifolia on a wooden floor | |
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Monocots |
| Clade: | Commelinids |
| Order: | Zingiberales |
| Family: | Marantaceae |
| Genus: | Calathea |
| Species: | C. orbifolia |
| Binomial name | |
| Calathea orbifolia (Linden) H.A.Kenn. 1982 | |
| Synonyms | |
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Goeppertia orbifolia | |
References
- "Calathea orbifolia (Linden) H.A.Kenn. — The Plant List". www.theplantlist.org. Retrieved 2018-05-25.
- "Catalogue of Life - 2010 Annual Checklist :: Species details". www.catalogueoflife.org. Retrieved 2018-05-25.
- "Goeppertia orbifolia". florafaunaweb.nparks.gov.sg.
- "Goeppertia orbifolia - Garden.org". garden.org. Retrieved 2018-05-25.
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