Status:
valid
Authors:
(Lem.) Borchs. & S.Suárez
Source:
ipni
Year:
2012
Citation Micro:
Syst. Bot. 37: 629 (2012)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001329369
Common Names
- Goeppertia baraquinii
- Baraquinii Goeppertia
- Baraquin Goeppertia
Description
Goeppertia baraquinii (also called Baraquin'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 baraquinii 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 baraquinii has a small, yellow flower with a short stem. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have short, narrow leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Goeppertia baraquinii 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 baraquinii
Goeppertia baraquinii 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 baraquinii FAQ
What is the common name of Goeppertia baraquinii?
Baraquin's Calathea
What type of plant is Goeppertia baraquinii?
Tropical evergreen perennial
Where is Goeppertia baraquinii native to?
Colombia, Ecuador, Peru
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
Stella Suárez: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.Suárez' in the authors string.