Calathea lutea

Calathea lutea
Habit
Leaves for sale
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Monocots
Clade: Commelinids
Order: Zingiberales
Family: Marantaceae
Genus: Calathea
Species:
C. lutea
Binomial name
Calathea lutea
Synonyms[1]
List
    • Calathea cachibou (Jacq.) Lindl. ex Horan.
    • Calathea discolor G.Mey.
    • Calathea magnifica C.V.Morton & Skutch
    • Maranta argentea W.Bull
    • Maranta cachibou Jacq.
    • Maranta casupo Jacq.
    • Maranta disticha Buc'hoz
    • Maranta lutea Aubl.
    • Phrynium casupo (Jacq.) Roscoe
    • Phrynium luteum (Aubl.) Sweet
    • Phyllodes lutea (Aubl.) Kuntze

Calathea lutea, called the bijao, cigar calathea, Cuban cigar, Mexican cigar plant, Habana cigar, and pampano, is a species of flowering plant in the family Marantaceae.[2] It is native to southern Mexico, Central America, southern Caribbean islands, and tropical South America.[1] A rhizomatous perennial reaching 3 m (10 ft), it is typically found in wet tropical areas.[2] Its leaves are sold for use in local cuisines as food wrappers, and it is also used as an ornamental.[2]

  • Inflorescences and leaves
    Inflorescences and leaves
  • Close-up of flower
    Close-up of flower
  • In an ornamental application
    In an ornamental application
  • Bijao leaf used as a food wrapper
    Bijao leaf used as a food wrapper
  • After cooking
    After cooking

References

  1. ^ a b "Calathea lutea (Aubl.) E.Mey. ex Schult". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 23 January 2024. Common Names: Bijao, bihao
  2. ^ a b c "Calathea lutea (Aubl.) E.Mey. ex Schult". nparks.gov.sg. Flora Fauna Web. 20 August 2021. Retrieved 23 January 2024.


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