Calathea crotalifera
Species of plant
| Calathea crotalifera | |
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| Habit | |
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| 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 S.Watson | |
| Synonyms[1] | |
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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]
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References
- ^ a b "Calathea crotalifera S.Watson". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 24 January 2024.
- ^ a b c "Calathea crotalifera". nparks.gov.sg. Flora Fauna Web. 17 January 2022. Retrieved 24 January 2024.
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