A new red-bracted species of Calathea (Marantaceae) from Peru

Calathea schunkei from San Martín Province, Peru, is described as new. This species is distinguished by the red bracts and unusual floral morphology. The petals do not reflex at anthesis, the outer staminode is lacking, and the stigma is blunt rather than the typical “scoop” shape. These unusual floral features are shared withC. timothei, a high altitude Colombian species.