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Nomenclature

Syn. = Phyllodes rufibarbum Kuntze Revis. Gen. Pl. 2: 697. 1891 [5 Nov 1891]

Other use

Related species edible, used for fibre and wax
Mabberley, DJ. (1987). The Plant Book, Cambridge University Press

Geographical distribution

  • Southern America, Brazil

Calathea rufibarba Fenzl

Family: MARANTACEAE
Genus: Calathea
Species: rufibarba Fenzl
Distribution summary: East Brazil
Garden status: Not currently grown
Reason for growing: Other use


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