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17-819: Numerous, see text Calathea is a genus of flowering plants belonging to the family Marantaceae . They are commonly called calatheas or (like their relatives) prayer plants . About 200 species formerly assigned to Calathea are now in the genus Goeppertia . Calathea currently contains around 60 species. 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 . The young leaves and bracts can retain pools of water called phytotelmata , that provide habitat for many invertebrates. Calathea leaves are often large and colorfully patterned. The leaves are often variegated with bright colors such as pink, orange, red, and white. The underside of their leaves are frequently purple. During

34-563: A drainage hole will ensure the plant's delicate root system is not over-watered. Calatheas prefer the soil to be moist but not overwatered. The species also prefers an acidic soil pH. The species was first introduced as a houseplant in the 1970s and 1980s. Over the years, calatheas have become a popular houseplant because of their attractive leaves. Calathea are also grown outdoors in Hawaii and southern Florida. Unlike their wild counterparts, few indoor-kept calathea will flower. Plant propagation

51-554: A lack of widespread consensus within the scientific community for extended periods. The continual publication of new data and diverse opinions plays a crucial role in facilitating adjustments and ultimately reaching a consensus over time. The naming of families is codified by various international bodies using the following suffixes: The taxonomic term familia was first used by French botanist Pierre Magnol in his Prodromus historiae generalis plantarum, in quo familiae plantarum per tabulas disponuntur (1689) where he called

68-405: A minor district ( king amphoe ) on 16 July 1965, which was upgraded to a full district on 1 March 1969. Neighboring districts are (from the north clockwise) Na Wang , Na Klang , Mueang Nong Bua Lamphu , and Non Sang of Nong Bua Lamphu Province, Nong Na Kham and Si Chomphu of Khon Kaen province , Phu Kradueng , Pha Khao , and Erawan of Loei province . The important water resource

85-423: Is 75 °F / 23 °C to 85 °F / 29 °C. Calatheas should be kept moist but not wet. Over or under watering these plants can lead to brown, dry leaves. Calathea are sensitive to minerals found in tap water such as chlorine and fluoride . Ideal soil conditions for calatheas should be porous and well draining. Drainage is very important for calatheas due to root rot . A light porous soil and pot with

102-617: Is native to the following countries and regions: The following species are accepted: Family (biology) Family ( Latin : familia , pl. : familiae ) is one of the eight major hierarchical taxonomic ranks in Linnaean taxonomy . It is classified between order and genus . A family may be divided into subfamilies , which are intermediate ranks between the ranks of family and genus. The official family names are Latin in origin; however, popular names are often used: for example, walnut trees and hickory trees belong to

119-514: Is of importance to some herbivores , such as the caterpillars of the purple owl ( Caligo beltrao ) which feed on C. zebrina . For a list of Calathea diseases, see List of foliage plant diseases (Marantaceae) . Due to habitat destruction , several species are threatened with extinction . Calathea are native to parts of tropical Latin America and were introduced in Hawaii . The genus

136-483: Is the Phong River . The district is divided into 12 sub-districts ( tambons ), which are further subdivided into 153 villages ( mubans ). There are two townships ( thesaban tambons ): Non Sung Plueai covers parts of tambon Mueang Mai, and Chom Thong covers parts of tambon Si Bun Rueang. There are a further 12 tambon administrative organizations (TAO). This Nongbua Lamphu Province location article

153-535: Is the process of creating an offspring of a plant through a mother plant. Calathea achieve propagation through division. To successfully propagate a calathea, one needs to have a healthy established mother plant. After removing the mother plant from its pot, the plant can be gently separated into smaller parts. Once the calathea has been successfully divided, each new grouping must be planted in its own (well-draining) pot. The newly established calathea will soon shoot out new leaves and continue to grow. In its native range,

170-572: The Genera Plantarum of George Bentham and Joseph Dalton Hooker this word ordo was used for what now is given the rank of family. Families serve as valuable units for evolutionary, paleontological, and genetic studies due to their relatively greater stability compared to lower taxonomic levels like genera and species. Amphoe Si Bun Rueang The area was Ban Non Sung Plueai of Tambon Yang Lo, Nong Bua Lamphu District, Udon Thani province . The government created it to be

187-542: The family Juglandaceae , but that family is commonly referred to as the "walnut family". The delineation of what constitutes a family— or whether a described family should be acknowledged— is established and decided upon by active taxonomists . There are not strict regulations for outlining or acknowledging a family, yet in the realm of plants, these classifications often rely on both the vegetative and reproductive characteristics of plant species. Taxonomists frequently hold varying perspectives on these descriptions, leading to

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204-540: The family as a rank intermediate between order and genus was introduced by Pierre André Latreille in his Précis des caractères génériques des insectes, disposés dans un ordre naturel (1796). He used families (some of them were not named) in some but not in all his orders of "insects" (which then included all arthropods ). In nineteenth-century works such as the Prodromus of Augustin Pyramus de Candolle and

221-769: The large and tough leaves are popular for holding small items. Sometimes, they are used unprocessed, e.g. to wrap fish for transport in parts of Brazil , such as the Benevides region of Pará . In other places, the leaves are used in handicraft to produce containers, such as the quivers of the Nukak people of Colombia . Most famous, perhaps, are the decorative Calathea -leaf rice containers produced in some villages of Thailand , especially in Ban Huak ( Amphoe Si Bun Rueang ) where they are an important source of income and sold to locals and tourists alike . Calathea foliage

238-652: The night, the leaves fold up. In the morning, the leaves unfurl in search of the morning sun. This phenomenon, known as nyctinasty , is made possible by a small joint the plant possesses between the stem and leaf, called a pulvinus . Calathea flowers can be yellow, purple, and white and bloom in the summer. The flowers have an asymmetrical structure with three petals and three free sepals . Calathea bracts are often more attractive than its flowers. In suitable conditions, calatheas can grow up to three feet in height with wide leaves. Though they are slow growers, once they reach their ultimate height they will stop growing. Like

255-575: The seventy-six groups of plants he recognised in his tables families ( familiae ). The concept of rank at that time was not yet settled, and in the preface to the Prodromus Magnol spoke of uniting his families into larger genera , which is far from how the term is used today. In his work Philosophia Botanica published in 1751, Carl Linnaeus employed the term familia to categorize significant plant groups such as trees , herbs , ferns , palms , and so on. Notably, he restricted

272-618: The shady floors of the tropical canopies, this genus prefers low to medium light. Too much direct sunlight can damage their fragile leaves. Too much sun exposure may result in sunburn or dullness in the color of the leaves. Along with low to indirect light preferences, these plants require high humidity to mimic their natural habitat . Some calatheas are placed in bathrooms, kitchens, and other areas with high-moisture levels. Calatheas prefer temperatures 60 °F / 15 °C and above to support healthy growth. These plants are also sensitive to cold air. The ideal temperatures range for these plants

289-549: The use of this term solely within the book's morphological section, where he delved into discussions regarding the vegetative and generative aspects of plants. Subsequently, in French botanical publications, from Michel Adanson 's Familles naturelles des plantes (1763) and until the end of the 19th century, the word famille was used as a French equivalent of the Latin ordo (or ordo naturalis ). In zoology ,

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