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Stromanthe sanguinea is a plant species in the arrowroot family Marantaceae, native to the Brazilian rainforest. [1] It is a common houseplant in temperate climates, valued for its striking variegated leaves with purple undersides. It can grow outside in a humid tropical climate, but needs light shade in the afternoon and must be protected from ...
Stromanthe is a genus of flowering plants in the family Marantaceae, native to the tropical portions of the Americas from Mexico to Trinidad to northern Argentina. [ 2 ] [ 3 ] [ 4 ] Species [ 2 ]
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Other genera grown for houseplants includes Stromanthe, Ctenanthe, and Maranta. [citation needed] Calathea lutea has tough, durable leaves used to make waterproof baskets, and in the Caribbean and Central America, its leaves are used for roofing. Two Mexican species - C. macrosepala and C. violacea - have flowers that are cooked and used as ...
Stromanthe amabilis É.Morren Ctenanthe amabilis , called the beautiful ctenanthe , is a species of flowering plant in the genus Ctenanthe , likely native to Brazil, and introduced into Costa Rica. [ 2 ]
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Glass Gem corn, a unique variety of rainbow-colored corn, became an Internet sensation in 2012 when a photo of the sparkling cob was posted to Facebook.. Shortly after, the company that sells the ...
Stromanthe ramosissima is a species of plant in the Marantaceae family. It is endemic to Ecuador. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist montane forests.