Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Zingiberales
Species:
carolineae
ID:
1328272

Status:
valid

Authors:
(H.Kenn.) J.M.A.Braga

Source:
ipni

Year:
2014

Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 175: 237 (2014)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001340726





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Description

Goeppertia carolineae (also called Neoregelia carolineae, among many other common names) is a species of bromeliad native to Brazil. It has a rosette of stiff, arching, recurved leaves that are green with reddish-brown spots. It is found in tropical rainforests, growing in the understory of the forest.

Uses & Benefits

Goeppertia carolineae is used as a decorative plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat digestive issues and other ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Goeppertia carolineae has yellow, daisy-like flowers with many petals. The seeds are small, round, and black. The seedlings have a single pair of round, green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Goeppertia carolineae is a perennial that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers a well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It is best grown in a sheltered spot and requires regular watering and fertilizing to ensure healthy growth.

Where to Find Goeppertia carolineae

Goeppertia carolineae is native to Colombia and can be found in the departments of Antioquia and Chocó.

Goeppertia carolineae FAQ

What is the scientific name of Goeppertia carolineae?

Goeppertia carolineae

What is the family of Goeppertia carolineae?

Marantaceae

What is the distribution of Goeppertia carolineae?

Brazil

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

Helen Kennedy (b.1944): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.Kenn.' in the authors string.
João Marcelo Alvarenga Braga (b.1971): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.M.A.Braga' in the authors string.