Calathea
Botanical Name:
Calathea
Common Name:
Calathea
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Description
Calathea (Syn. Goeppertia) is a genus of plants belonging to the family Marantaceae. There are several dozen species in this genus. 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. They are commonly called calatheas or (like their relatives) prayer plants.
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Taxonomy
Order
Zingiberales
Family
Marantaceae
Genus
Calathea