Calathea picturata (K.Koch) K.Koch & Linden
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Authority
Smith, Lyman B. & Schubert, Bernice G. 1952. Plants collected in Ecuador by W. H. Camp. Begoniaceae. Mem. New York Bot. Gard. 8 (1): 36-40.
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Family
Marantaceae
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Scientific Name
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Description
Species Description - In clumps from short offshoots, leaf dark green with light green zones along center vein and also about half way to margin above, lower surface suffused with purple, bracts purplish, flower parts white.
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Distribution
Junction of Guayas, Canar, Chimborazo and Bolivar: foothills of the western cordillera near the village of Bucay, 1,000-1,250 ft., E-3844.
Ecuador South America|