ctenanthectenanthe
genusgenusTropical understory plants celebrated for their ornate, patterned leaves that display intricate designs in various shades of green, silver, and purple. These fascinating plants perform daily leaf movements, raising their leaves during the day and lowering them at night.
Etymology
The name derives from Greek words 'ktenos' meaning 'comb' and 'anthos' meaning 'flower', referring to the comb-like arrangement of their flower structures.
Interesting fact!
Their leaves produce a subtle rustling sound when they move, leading to their occasional association with prayer plants and their mysterious nocturnal movements.
All species of Ctenanthe
ctenantheCompressa
Bamboo plant, Never never plant, Compressed prayer plant.
ctenantheOppenheimiana
Never never plant, Prayer plant, Giant bamboo plant.
ctenantheoppenheimiana 'Tricolor'
Tricolour.
ctenantheSetosa
Never never plant, Brazilian snow plant, Furry feather calathea.
ctenanthesetosa 'Grey star'
ctenanthesetosa 'Compact star'
Green Flag.
ctenantheAmabilis
Never never plant, Bamburanta.
ctenantheBurle-marxii
Fishbone prayer plant, Brazilian snow plant, Burle Marx's prayer plant.
ctenantheburle-marxii 'Amagris'
ctenantheLubbersiana
Never never plant, Bamburanta.
ctenanthelubbersiana 'Golden mosaic'
Brazilian Snow, Pilosa.
ctenanthelubbersiana 'Variegata'
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