Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Zingiberales
Species:
compacta
ID:
1316970

Status:
valid

Authors:
(L.f.) Borchs. & S.Suárez

Source:
ipni

Year:
2012

Citation Micro:
Syst. Bot. 37: 630 (2012)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001329424



Common Names

  • Goeppertia Compacta
  • Compact Goeppertia
  • Compact Calathea


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Description

Goeppertia compacta (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 compacta 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 compacta has white flowers, small black seeds and seedlings that are initially green and later turn white.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Goeppertia compacta can be propagated from seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring in a well-drained soil in a sunny position. Division can be done in spring or autumn. It is best to divide the clumps every three to four years.

Where to Find Goeppertia compacta

Goeppertia compacta can be found in Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru.

Goeppertia compacta FAQ

What is the scientific name of this plant?

Goeppertia compacta

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

Carl Linnaeus the Younger (1741-1783): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.f.' 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.