Star Calathea
Calathea loeseneri

English Common Name: Star Calathea

Chinese Name / 中文名: 暂无 (Zànwú), 蓝花蕉 (Lánhuājiāo)

Other Local Name: Not known

Family Name: Marantaceae

Scientific Name: Calathea loeseneri

Synonym: Not known

Classification: ‎Angiosperms (Flowering Plants)‎ > ‎Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants Division)‎ > ‎Zingiberales‎ > ‎Marantaceae (Arrowroot Family)‎ > ‎Calathea

Origin: South America, Caribbean

Growth Habit: Shrub

Characteristic: A shrub that flowers throughout the year. Flower are purplish pink in color.

Care Requirements: Prefers semi to full shade and lots of watering.

Pictures Location: Singapore