Calathea lateralis

Family: Marantaceae

What it is like

A herb. It has an underground stem or rhizome. The leaf stalks are 2 m long. The branches can curve over and form new roots and plants.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Ecuador, South America

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Leaves

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Calathea nodosa Rusby; Maranta lateralis Ruiz & Pav.; Phrynium laterale Poepp. & Endl.; Phyllodes lateralis Kuntze;