Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Zingiberales
Species:
bantae
ID:
1316914

Status:
valid

Authors:
(H.Kenn.) Borchs. & S.Suárez

Source:
ipni

Year:
2012

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

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001329368



Common Names

  • Goeppertia bantae
  • Bantae Goeppertia
  • Banta Goeppertia


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Description

Goeppertia bantae (also called Banta's 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 bantae is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover in areas with low water requirements.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The Goeppertia bantae has a small, yellow flower with a short stem. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have short, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Goeppertia bantae 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 bantae

Goeppertia bantae is native to tropical and subtropical regions of South America, including Brazil, Colombia, and Venezuela. It can be found in moist forests and along riverbanks.

Goeppertia bantae FAQ

What is the scientific name of Goeppertia bantae?

Goeppertia bantae

What is the common name of Goeppertia bantae?

Banta's Calathea

What type of plant is Goeppertia bantae?

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

Finn Borchsenius (b.1959): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Borchs.' in the authors string.
Helen Kennedy (b.1944): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.Kenn.' in the authors string.
Stella Suárez: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.Suárez' in the authors string.