Ctenanthe lanceolata - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Zingiberales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
lanceolata
ID:
365920
Status:
valid
Authors:
Petersen
Source:
wcs
Year:
1890
Citation Micro:
Fl. Bras. 3(3): 163 (1890)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000365252
Common Names
- Ctenanthe Lanceolata
- Lanceolata Prayer Plant
- Silver Ripple Prayer Plant
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Ctenanthe lanceolata (also called Calathea lanceolata, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Marantaceae family. It is native to Brazil and is found in tropical rainforests, where it grows in the understory.
Uses & Benefits
Ctenanthe lanceolata is an ornamental plant that is often used in gardens and parks. It is also used as a food source for livestock, and its leaves can be used as a source of medicine.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Ctenanthe lanceolata is white and tubular. The seed is small and black. The seedlings are small and green.
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Ctenanthe lanceolata 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 lanceolata
Ctenanthe lanceolata is native to Brazil and is found in the states of Bahia and Minas Gerais.
Ctenanthe lanceolata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ctenanthe lanceolata?
Ctenanthe lanceolata
What is the common name of Ctenanthe lanceolata?
Lance-leaved Ctenanthe
What is the natural habitat of Ctenanthe lanceolata?
It is found in tropical rainforests of South America.
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-235161: Based on the initial data import
Otto Georg Petersen (1847-1937): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Petersen' in the authors string.