Calathea is a genus of flowering plant 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. There are several dozen
species in this genus. 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.
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Calathea is a genus of flowering plant 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. There are several dozen
species in this genus. 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.
Read more on Wikipedia.