Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Zingiberales
Species:
guianensis
ID:
1322575

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Klotzsch ex Benth. & Hook.f.) Borchs. & S.Suárez

Source:
ipni

Year:
2012

Citation Micro:
Syst. Bot. 37: 631 (2012)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001335029



Common Names

  • Goeppertia guianensis
  • Guianan Calathea
  • Prayer Plant


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Description

Goeppertia guianensis (also called 'Guiana Palm', 'Rooikrans', 'Rooikrantz' among many other common names) is a palm native to South America. It has long, thin, green leaves and yellow flowers. It grows in tropical rainforests and on hillsides.

Uses & Benefits

Goeppertia guianensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Goeppertia guianensis is a yellow to orange, tubular flower with six petals. The seed is a small, hard, dark brown nut. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cultivation and propagation of Goeppertia guianensis: Propagation is by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix, and kept moist until germination. Division should be done in the spring or summer, and the divisions should be planted in a well-drained soil mix. Keep the soil moist until the divisions have rooted.

Where to Find Goeppertia guianensis

Goeppertia guianensis is native to Guyana.

Goeppertia guianensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Goeppertia guianensis?

Goeppertia guianensis

What is the common name of Goeppertia guianensis?

No common name

What is the natural habitat of Goeppertia guianensis?

Tropical and subtropical dry shrublands

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

George Bentham (1800-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Benth.' in the authors string.
Joseph Dalton Hooker (1817-1911): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hook.f.' in the authors string.
Johann Friedrich Klotzsch (1805-1860): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Klotzsch' 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.