Ctenanthe is a genus of flowering plants of the family Marantaceae described as a genus in 1884.

[1][2] They are evergreen perennials, native to Central and South America (primarily Brazil).

[3][4] They are grown for their attractive, often variegated foliage.

They are frost tender, requiring a minimum temperature of 13 °C (55 °F).

[5] The genus has the following species:[3] The Royal Horticultural Society's Award of Garden Merit has been awarded to the following: This Zingiberales-related article is a stub.