Calathea lutea (Aubl.) Schult. (Mant. 1: 8: 1822.)
Localities: West Indies (native), Lesser Antilles (native) [Grenada, Dominica, Martinique, St. Lucia, ], Greater Antilles [Jamaica (native), Puerto Rico (naturalized)[], ], North America (Mexico), Mexico (native), Central America (native), South America (native),
Common Names: Cachibou (L. Antilles), Hoja de sal (Puerto Rico), Pámpano (Puerto Rico),
Synonyms: Maranta casupo Jacq. (Fragm. Bot. 51. 1806.), Maranta lutea Aubl. (Hist. Pl. Guiane 1: 4. 1775.),
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Last edited 23 Aug 12