English Common Name: Habana Cigar, Cuban Cigar Chinese Name / 中文名: 雪茄竹芋 (Xuějiā zhú yù) Other Local Name: Pokok Curut (Malay) Family Name: Marantaceae Scientific Name: Calathea lutea Synonym: Calathea cachibou, Calathea discolor, Calathea magnifica, Calathea marantina, Maranta cachibou, Maranta casupo, Maranta disticha, Maranta lutea, Maranta lutea, Phrynium casupo, Phrynium luteum, Phyllodes lutea Classification: Angiosperms (Flowering Plants) > Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants Division) > Zingiberales > Marantaceae (Arrowroot Family) > Calathea Origin: Tropical America Growth Habit: Shrub Characteristic: A plant with banana like oval leaves and brown bract with yellow flowers. Care Requirements: Prefers semi to full shade and lots of watering. Propagation Methods: Images Location: Johor, Malaysia ![]() ![]() ![]() |
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