English Common Name: Calathea picturata Chinese Name / 中文名: 银心竹芋 (Yín xīn zhú yù) Other Local Name: Not known Family Name: Marantaceae Scientific Name: Calathea picturata Synonym: Calathea gouletii, Calathea van-den-heckei, Maranta picturata, Maranta van-den-heckei, Phrynium van-den-heckei, Phyllodes picturata Classification: Angiosperms (Flowering Plants) > Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants Division) > Zingiberales > Marantaceae (Arrowroot Family) > Calathea Origin: Tropical America Growth Habit: Shrub Characteristic: A shrub with variegated foliage. Care Requirements: Prefers semi to full shade and lots of watering. Pictures Location: Penang, Malaysia ![]() |
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