Calathea crotalifera, the rattlesnake plant or rattle shaker or Cascabel, is a species of flowering plant in the family Marantaceae.[2] It is native to central and southern Mexico, Central America, and tropical South America as far south as Ecuador, and it has been introduced to Hawai'i and Puerto Rico.[1] A rhizomatous perennial, its banana-like leaves reaching to 3 m (10 ft), it is typically found in wet tropical areas.[2] It has found use as an ornamental.[2] The yellow (or sometimes pink) flowers are in spikes up to 16 inches (40 cm) high with each flower subtended by a saucer-like yellow bract. These flowers, like Canna have a single petaloid stamen bearing a single locule.[3]

  • Mass effect
    Mass effect
  • Leaves
    Leaves
  • Inflorescences
    Inflorescences
  • In an ornamental application
    In an ornamental application
  • Spent flowers
    Spent flowers

References

  1. ^ a b "Calathea crotalifera S.Watson". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 24 January 2024.
  2. ^ a b c "Calathea crotalifera". nparks.gov.sg. Flora Fauna Web. 17 January 2022. Retrieved 24 January 2024.
  3. ^ Zuchowski, Willow (2007). Tropical Plants of Costa Rica. Ithaca, N.Y.: Cornell Univ. Press. pp. 96–97. ISBN 978-0801445880.


Allikas: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Calathea_crotalifera
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