Goeppertia allouia in world checklist of selected plant families. An calathea allouia in nahilalakip ha genus nga calathea, ngan familia nga marantaceae. Fragrant, white, nocturnal flowers, up to 8 inches long 20 cmfollowed by red, spiny, pearshaped fruits. Agroeconomic assessment leren calathea allouia aubl. Often confused with the prayer plant maranta leucoreura or the similarly named aphelandra zebra plant aphelandra squarrosa, the calathea zebra plant grows much larger than either and can easily become the showpiece of any indoor garden. A selection of plants from the calathea genus that can be grown indoors successfully. Calathea definition, any of various tropical american plants of the genus calathea, some of which have colorful, variegated leaves and are often cultivated as houseplants. Its exclusively available in north america from costa farms.
The botanical register biodiversity heritage library. Most calatheas usually do not flower, they are known for their decorative leaves. Calathea is a houseplant that really purifies the air, so it is a true eyecatcher in every interior that also makes a contribution to a better and healthier indoor climate. Calathea allouia, also known as leren, is a plant in the. All structured data from the file and property namespaces is available under the creative commons cc0 license.
Marantaceae guinea arrowroot, allouya, leren, lerenes, lleren, llerenes, sweetcormroot, topeetambu. However, after years of intense breeding, this hybrid from holland has 4 to 6 flowers that bloom for five months, and it reflowers every spring. There are approximately 150 species of calathea described, many of which have been cultivated for their beautiful and exotic variegated foliage. Females of this species may mate with upwards of 4 mates each year. Calathea is a fan of low light or filtered sunlight. Calathea species generally have boldly marked, upright, oblong leaves in a dazzling array of colors held on long, upright stalks. May 25, 2019 calathea allouia, also known as leren, is a plant in the arrowroot family, native to northern south america and the caribbean, it is considered native to cuba. This is a pdf file of an unedited manuscript that has been accepted for publication. This problem would be a classic case of low humidity. One of the biggest problems in their culture is the browning or burning of the edges of the leaves. Click below on a thumbnail map or name for species profiles. Give your calathea some water twice a week and spray it regularly. Calathea amagris calathea beauty star calathea burle marx calathea concinna calathea dottie calathea jungle cat calathea lancifolia. However, small varieties, such as flowering calathea, can only reach about 12 inches 30 cm in height.
It is a common occurrence and affects certain varieties worse than others. It is sustaining a loss of genetic variability because its cultivation is increasingly being abandoned. Guinea arrowroot or sweet corn root calathea allouia is an oleiferous species which has been known and cultivated for a long time by the indigenous peoples of tropical america. Pdf production and partitioning of dry matter in leren. Lindl is an underexploited tropical tuber crop with potential for processing and as a substitute for water. Calathea allouia sweetcorn root, guinea arrowroot pfaf.
Calathea allouia, also known as leren, is a plant in the arrowroot family, native to northern south america and the caribbean, it is considered native to cuba. Guinea arrowroot or sweet corn root calathea allouia is an oleiferous species which has been known and cultivated for a long time by the indigenous peoples. Calathea plants are among those houseplants that are mainly grown for their foliage. The calathea allouia marantaceae and commelinaceae conundrum. Page designed through the cooperative efforts of interagency itis teams. Keep this in mind when deciding on the calathea variety you wish to grow in your home. Because of the plants bold markings, it goes by nicknames such as zebra plant, peacock plant, and rattlesnake plant, that reflect that. Files are available under licenses specified on their description page. Leren calathea allouia, a little known tuberous root crop of the caribbean franklin w. Media in category calathea allouia the following 3 files are in this category, out of 3 total. Indoors, a calathea plant can reach about 2 feet 60 cm in height. However, it is not a legal authority for statutory or regulatory purposes. This page was last edited on 19 december 2019, at 14. If its had a growth spurt, repot your plant in the spring.
Calathea peacock plant zebra plant rattlesnake plant. The genus calathea includes some of the most beautiful and striking tropical foliage plants in the world. However, the leaves of calathea plants are so rich and gorgeous that they are among the most beautiful house plants you can grow. The plants database includes the following 4 species of calathea.
Leren calathea allouia, a little known tuberous root. Calathea is a genus of plants belonging to the family marantaceae. Other than the foliage, these plants look very humble. When calathea is grown as a houseplant it sometimes goes by the name peacock plant, zebra plant or rattlesnake plant because of its leaf markings, but its much more common to stick to its latin name of calathea. Cultural guidelines for commercial production of interiorscape calathea 2 be grown under at least 80% shade to 2000 foot candles, with relative humidities between 50 to 100% and temperatures between 70f and 90f. The biodiversity heritage library works collaboratively to make biodiversity literature openly available to the world as part of a global biodiversity community. Descriptions and caring advice for each species is provided. If plants are fertigated via drip or ebbandflow irrigation, a nutrient solution with n at 150 ppm can be used. Diet the spotted sandpiper probes for a variety of insects and other small invertebrates including fly larvae, grasshoppers, beetles, crickets, spiders, worms, crustaceans and. May 03, 2019 fragrant, white, nocturnal flowers, up to 8 inches long 20 cmfollowed by red, spiny, pearshaped fruits.
Calathea prefers moist, shady, junglelike conditions in a garden and is also often grown as potted specimens. These plants demand warm and humid conditions pretty much constantly, if you dont provide this then the leaves will quickly become tatty looking. The rose painted calathea is a very popular species from this genus displaying a pink mid rib with pink stripes along the leaves. Hosted by the usgs core science analytics and synthesis. When it is used as a house plant, the leaves should be sprayed with water several times a.
Native to the tropical americas, many of the species are popular as pot plants due to their decorative leaves and, in some species, colorful inflorescences. Because of the plants bold markings, it goes by nicknames such as zebra plant, peacock plant, and rattlesnake. It can grow in semishade light woodland or no shade. Martin and eugenio cabanillas 1 the unusual crisp texture of the chinese water chestnut eleocharis dulcis trin. Calathea zebra plant care tips for growing zebra indoors plants. Puran bridgemohan biosciences, agriculture, and food. Calathea allouia pdf montoso gardens botanical garden and online nursery, your source for exotic tropical plants. Calathea allouia is an evergreen perennial growing to 2 m 6ft by 1 m 3ft 3in at a medium rate. Peacock calathea shows off dark green leaves with light green feathering, giving it. Itis taxonomy is based on the latest scientific consensus available, and is provided as a general reference source for interested parties. They are commonly called calatheas or like their relatives prayer plants.
Bryan brunner cut me a great deal and shipped them to the us. This flowering calathea doubles its ornamental value, a plant that is usually known for its decorative leaves. The genus calathea is comprised of some of the most attractive species of foliage plants. Nov 07, 2019 calathea allouia, also known as leren, is a plant in the arrowroot family, native to northern south america and the caribbean, it is considered native to cuba.
An calathea allouia in uska species han liliopsida nga syahan ginhulagway ni jean baptiste christophe fusee aublet, ngan ginhatag han pagkayana nga asya nga ngaran ni john lindley. Pdf the calathea allouia marantaceae and commelinaceae. Calathea is a special, highlydecorative houseplant with colourful, variegated foliage. Ang calathea sakop sa kabanay nga marantaceae matang nga nahiubos. Calathea allouia llerenes calathea crotalifera rattlesnake plant calathea lutea pampano calathea zebrina zebraplant legal status. Calathea allouia sweetcorn root, guinea arrowroot pfaf plant. Actitis macularia, actitis macularius, totanus macularius, tringa macularia lithuanian. Calathea insignis, also called rattlesnake plant, is a bushy species with narrow, tapering erect foliage, wavy at the margins, yellow green with lateral ovals, alternately large and small, of dark green. The presentation showed the results of a study was attempting to extract diagnostic phytoliths from calathea allouia or arrow root tubers yost 2011, fully expecting to find them based on a study.
If you are generating a pdf of a journal article or book chapter, please feel free to enter the title and author information. Calathea are excellent lowlight plants that need warmth and even moisture to do well. Calathea plants are gorgeous and can look amazing in your home. The six species occur in the tropical americas from the southern tip of florida to colombiaincluding islands of the caribbean. Goeppertia is a genus of plants belonging to the family marantaceae. General information calathea allouia is a perennial plant growing up to 1.
Diet the spotted sandpiper probes for a variety of insects and other small invertebrates including fly larvae, grasshoppers, beetles, crickets, spiders, worms. There are many species in the calathea plant family, but one of the most popular is the calathea zebra plant calathea zebrina. Calathea zebra plant care tips for growing zebra indoors. Leren calathea allouia, a little known tuberous root crop. Authors accepted manuscript identifying crop plants with phytoliths and starch grains in central and south america. Jun 06, 2019 calathea allouia pdf montoso gardens botanical garden and online nursery, your source for exotic tropical plants. Searchable world wide web multilingual multiscript plant name database mmpnd online resource. The green elliptic leaves are large and the plant grows up to. The following 3 files are in this category, out of 3 total. Leren calathea allouia, a little known tuberous root crop of the caribbean. All structured data from the file and property namespaces is available under the. While every effort has been made to provide the most reliable and uptodate information available, ultimate legal requirements with respect to species are contained in. The plant also likes damp air at temperatures between 15 and 23c. I contacted montoso gardens using the form on the contact us page at the bottom of the site calathea allouia.
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