Calathea crotalifera

Calathea crotalifera, the rattlesnake plant or rattle shaker, is a species of flowering plant in the family Marantaceae.[2] It is native to central and southern Mexico, Central America, and tropical South America, and it has been introduced to Hawaii and Puerto Rico.[1] A rhizomatous perennial reaching 3 m (10 ft), it is typically found in wet tropical areas.[2] It has found use as an ornamental.[2]

Calathea crotalifera
Habit
Close-up of flowers
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Monocots
Clade: Commelinids
Order: Zingiberales
Family: Marantaceae
Genus: Calathea
Species:
C. crotalifera
Binomial name
Calathea crotalifera
Synonyms[1]
  • Calathea insignis Petersen ex Eggers
  • Calathea insignis Petersen
  • Calathea quadratispica Woodson
  • Calathea sclerobractea K.Schum.
  • Phyllodes insignis (Petersen) Kuntze

References

  1. "Calathea crotalifera S.Watson". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 24 January 2024.
  2. "Calathea crotalifera". nparks.gov.sg. Flora Fauna Web. 17 January 2022. Retrieved 24 January 2024.


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