Calathea dodsonii

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Calathea dodsonii
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Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Monocots
Clade: Commelinids
Order: Zingiberales
Family: Marantaceae
Genus: Calathea
Species:
C. dodsonii
Binomial name
Calathea dodsonii
H.A.Kenn.

Calathea dodsonii is a species of plant in the Marantaceae family. It is endemic to Ecuador. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests.

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References

  1. Muriel, P. & Pitman, N. 2004. Calathea dodsonii. 2006 IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Downloaded on 20 August 2007.