Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Zingiberales
Species:
insignis
ID:
1412017

Status:
valid

Authors:
(W.Bull ex W.E.Marshall) J.M.A.Braga, L.J.T.Cardoso & R.Couto

Source:
wcvp

Year:
2017

Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 312(1): 144. 2017 [4 Jul 2017] [epublished]

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001424482



Common Names

  • Goeppertia insignis
  • Insignis Goeppertia
  • Insignis Bush


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Description

Goeppertia insignis (also called Goeppertia Orchid, among many other common names) is an epiphytic orchid species native to Colombia and Ecuador. It has a small, yellow flower with a white lip and a long, thin stem. It grows in moist, shady forests and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Goeppertia insignis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Goeppertia insignis is yellow with a white centre and has a long, slender spur. The seed is small, round and black. The seedlings have a single pair of cotyledons and a single root.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Goeppertia insignis can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers a well-drained soil with plenty of organic matter. It should be kept in a sunny location and watered regularly. It is best to fertilize the plant in the spring and summer months.

Where to Find Goeppertia insignis

Goeppertia insignis is native to Colombia and can be found in the Andes mountain range.

Goeppertia insignis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Goeppertia insignis?

Goeppertia insignis

What is the common name of Goeppertia insignis?

Distinguished Goeppertia

What is the natural habitat of Goeppertia insignis?

The natural habitat of Goeppertia insignis is tropical and subtropical moist montane forests.

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

William Bull (1828-1902): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'W.Bull' in the authors string.
João Marcelo Alvarenga Braga (b.1971): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.M.A.Braga' in the authors string.
Leandro Jorge Telles Cardoso: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.J.T.Cardoso' in the authors string.
William Emerson Marshall (1872-1937): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'W.E.Marshall' in the authors string.
Ricardo Sousa Couto: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.Couto' in the authors string.