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Calathea casupito

Calathea casupito (Jacq.) G.Mey.
Calathea casupito
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Calathea casupito is a species in the Marantaceae family, native to Colombia, Guyana, Trinidad-Tobago, and Venezuela. It was first described in 1818 by G.Mey., based on earlier work by Jacq.

Description

Calathea casupito is a member of the Marantaceae family, commonly known as the prayer plant family. It is distributed across several countries in northern South America, including Colombia, Guyana, Trinidad-Tobago, and Venezuela. The species was formally published in 1818 by Georg Meyer, who credited the original description by Jacques. This species is part of the genus Calathea, a group known for its ornamental foliage and unique leaf movements.

Distribution

Colombia · Guyana · Trinidad-Tobago · Venezuela

Synonyms

Calathea trinitensisMaranta casupito

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