Status:
valid
Authors:
(É.Morren) K.Schum.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1902
Citation Micro:
Pflanzenr. , IV, 48: 153 (1902)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000365283
Common Names
- Ctenanthe Oppenheimiana
- Never-Never Plant
- Fishbone Prayer Plant
Synonyms
- Calathea oppenheimiana É.Morren [unknown]
- Maranta herderiana Regel [unknown]
- Maranta oppenheimiana hort. ex Petersen [unknown]
- Phyllodes oppenheimiana (É.Morren) Kuntze [unknown]
Description
Ctenanthe oppenheimiana (also called Fishbone Prayer Plant, Grey Star, and Never-Never Plant, among many other common names) is a tropical perennial plant native to Brazil and Argentina. It has long, narrow, pointed leaves with a unique pattern of light and dark green stripes. It prefers bright, indirect light and moist, well-drained soil. It is often grown as a houseplant.
Uses & Benefits
Ctenanthe oppenheimiana 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 oppenheimiana are small, white and fragrant. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and delicate.
Cultivation and Propagation
Ctenanthe oppenheimiana is an evergreen perennial that grows to a height of 1 m. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and partial shade. Propagation is by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a well-drained seedbed. Divisions should be taken in spring or summer and planted in a well-drained medium.
Where to Find Ctenanthe oppenheimiana
Ctenanthe oppenheimiana can be found in the tropical forests of Brazil.
Ctenanthe oppenheimiana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ctenanthe oppenheimiana?
Ctenanthe oppenheimiana
What is the common name of Ctenanthe oppenheimiana?
Never Never Plant
What is the natural habitat of Ctenanthe oppenheimiana?
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,