Ctenanthe

Ctenanthe
Ctenanthe
Ctenanthe oppenheimiana
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Plantae
(unranked): Angiosperms
(unranked): Monocots
(unranked): Commelinids
Order: Zingiberales
Family: Marantaceae
Genus: Ctenanthe
Eichler
Species

Among others:
Ctenanthe amabilis
Ctenanthe burle-marxii
Ctenanthe compressa
Ctenanthe kummerana
Ctenanthe lubbersiana
Ctenanthe oppenheimiana
Ctenanthe pilosa
Ctenanthe setosa

Ctenanthe is a genus of plant of family Marantaceae. They are evergreen perennials, mainly from brazil, grown for their attractive foliage. Two species, C. lubbersiana and C. oppenheimiana are commonly sold as houseplants.