Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Zingiberales
Species:
altissima
ID:
1316878

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Poepp. & Endl.) Borchs. & S.Suárez

Source:
ipni

Year:
2012

Citation Micro:
Syst. Bot. 37: 629 (2012)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001329332



Common Names

  • Goeppertia Altissima
  • Tall Goeppertia
  • Tall Calathea


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Description

Goeppertia altissima (also called Tall Calathea, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Central and South America. It has large, ovate, green leaves with a purple underside and a yellow midrib. It is found in tropical rainforests, in shady and humid areas.

Uses & Benefits

Goeppertia altissima is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used for its foliage and flower production.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Goeppertia altissima has white flowers with yellow centers and small, black seeds. The seedlings are small and have bright green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Goeppertia altissima is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub with clusters of small, white, daisy-like flowers. It can be propagated by cuttings or by seed. To propagate by cuttings, take a 4-6 inch cutting from the stem and place it in a well-draining soil mix. To propagate by seed, sow the seeds in a well-draining soil mix and keep moist until germination. The plant prefers full sun to partial shade and should be watered regularly.

Where to Find Goeppertia altissima

Goeppertia altissima is native to Mexico.

Goeppertia altissima FAQ

What is the scientific name of Goeppertia altissima?

Goeppertia altissima

What is the common name of Goeppertia altissima?

Tall Calathea

What type of plant is Goeppertia altissima?

Tropical perennial

Species in the Goeppertia genus

Species in the Marantaceae family

Afrocalathea rhizantha, Calathea anderssonii, Calathea annae, Calathea anulque, Calathea argyrophylla, Calathea arrabidae, Calathea asplundii, Calathea bachemiana, Calathea brenesii, Calathea caesariata, Calathea cannoides, Calathea casupito, Calathea chimboracensis, Calathea congesta, Calathea crotalifera, Calathea dicephala, Calathea eburnea, Calathea erythrolepis, Calathea fatimae, Calathea glaziovii, Calathea grandifolia, Calathea grazielae, Calathea guzmanioides, Calathea hagbergii, Calathea harlingii, Calathea inocephala, Calathea ischnosiphonoides, Calathea koernickeana, Calathea lancifolia, Calathea lanicaulis, Calathea lasiostachya, Calathea lateralis, Calathea latrinotecta, Calathea littoralis, Calathea lutea, Calathea majestica, Calathea makoyana, Calathea marantina, Calathea mediopicta, Calathea metallica, Calathea micans, Calathea nitens, Calathea orbifolia, Calathea ornata, Calathea panamensis, Calathea pavonina, Calathea platystachya, Calathea pluriplicata, Calathea plurispicata, Calathea propinqua,

References

Eduard Friedrich Poeppig (1798-1868): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Poepp.' in the authors string.
Stephan Endlicher (1804-1849): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Endl.' in the authors string.
Finn Borchsenius (b.1959): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Borchs.' in the authors string.
Stella Suárez: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.Suárez' in the authors string.