Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Zingiberales
Species:
chimboracensis
ID:
1316955

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Linden ex André) Borchs. & S.Suárez

Source:
ipni

Year:
2012

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

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001329409



Common Names

  • Goeppertia Chimboracensis
  • Chimboracensis Goeppertia
  • Chimboracensis Calathea


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Description

Goeppertia chimboracensis (also called Parlor Palm, Neanthe Bella Palm, or Parlour Palm, among many other common names) is a small, slow-growing palm tree with a single trunk and a clumping habit. It has feathery, light green fronds that are divided into many leaflets. It is native to Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru, and is commonly found in tropical and subtropical climates in moist, shady habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Goeppertia chimboracensis is used as an ornamental plant, for its attractive foliage and showy flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Goeppertia chimboracensis has small, white flowers with five petals and yellow anthers. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Goeppertia chimboracensis is a tropical plant that is 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 chimboracensis

Goeppertia chimboracensis can be found in Ecuador.

Goeppertia chimboracensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of this plant?

Goeppertia chimboracensis

What type of plant is this?

Tropical herb

Where does this plant grow?

Tropical regions of Central and South America

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

Édouard André (1840-1911): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'André' in the authors string.
Jean Jules Linden (1817-1898): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Linden' 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.