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Species of flowering plant From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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 | |
Goeppertia orbifolia |