Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Zingiberales
Species:
argyraea
ID:
1316892

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Körn.) Borchs. & S.Suárez

Source:
ipni

Year:
2012

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

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001329346



Common Names

  • Goeppertia Argyraea
  • Silver-veined Goeppertia
  • Silver-veined Calathea


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Description

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

Uses & Benefits

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

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The Goeppertia argyraea flower is a white or yellowish-white, star-shaped flower with five petals and five sepals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, with a single, oval-shaped cotyledon and two small, pointed leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Goeppertia argyraea is a tropical plant native to Costa Rica and Panama. It is a fast-growing, clumping, evergreen perennial with large, glossy, green leaves. It can be propagated from stem cuttings or by division of the clumps. It prefers a moist, well-drained soil in partial shade and can tolerate full sun. It is drought tolerant once established and can be grown in containers.

Where to Find Goeppertia argyraea

Goeppertia argyraea is native to Mexico.

Goeppertia argyraea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Goeppertia argyraea?

Goeppertia argyraea

What is the common name of Goeppertia argyraea?

Silver Calathea

What type of plant is Goeppertia argyraea?

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

Friedrich August Körnicke (1828-1908): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Körn.' 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.