Ctenanthe
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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.
Marantaceae
The Marantaceae or arrowroot family is a family of flowering plants known for its large starchy rhizomes. It is sometimes called the prayer-plant family...
. They are evergreen perennials, mainly from brazil, grown for their attractive foliage. Two species, C. lubbersiana and C. oppenheimiana are commonly sold as houseplants.