Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Zingiberales
Species:
gordonii
ID:
1333051

Status:
valid

Authors:
(H.Kenn.) F.Silva & J.M.A.Braga

Source:
ipni

Year:
2016

Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 257: 295 (2016)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001345505



Common Names

  • Goeppertia gordonii
  • Gordonii Goeppertia
  • Gordonii Calathea


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Description

Goeppertia gordonii (also called Gordon's Goeppertia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant found in Central and South America. It is an evergreen shrub with large, glossy leaves and white flowers. It grows in shady, moist areas and can reach up to 3 meters in height.

Uses & Benefits

Goeppertia gordonii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and for landscaping. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Goeppertia gordonii has white flowers with 6 petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Goeppertia gordonii is a tropical plant that can be propagated by seed or stem cuttings. It is best grown in partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It can be propagated by stem cuttings in the spring or by seed in the summer. It is a slow-growing plant and can be grown in containers or in the ground.

Where to Find Goeppertia gordonii

Goeppertia gordonii can be found in the mountains of Colombia.

Goeppertia gordonii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Goeppertia gordonii?

Goeppertia gordonii

What is the common name of Goeppertia gordonii?

Gordon's Calathea

What is the natural habitat of Goeppertia gordonii?

Goeppertia gordonii is found in the tropical rainforests 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

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.
Felipe de Araújo e Silva: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'F.Silva' in the authors string.