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Calathea crotalifera

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Calathea crotalifera
Habit
Close-up of flowers
Scientific classification Edit this 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

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]

References

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