Calathea picturata (K.Koch) K.Koch & Linden

  • 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.

  • Family

    Marantaceae

  • Scientific Name

    Calathea picturata (K.Koch) K.Koch & Linden

  • 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.

  • 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|