Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Zingiberales
Species:
jagoriana
ID:
1317011

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Regel) Borchs. & S.Suárez

Source:
ipni

Year:
2012

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

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001329465



Common Names

  • Goeppertia jagoriana
  • Goeppertia Jagoriana
  • Goeppertia Jagoriana


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Description

Goeppertia jagoriana (also called Jagoriana goeppertia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Marantaceae. It is a small herbaceous perennial with ovate-lanceolate leaves and white flowers. It is native to Central and South America, where it is found growing in tropical rainforests and cloud forests at elevations of 500–2,000 m.

Uses & Benefits

Goeppertia jagoriana is an ornamental plant, often used as a groundcover in gardens and landscapes. It is also used for erosion control and as a living mulch.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Goeppertia jagoriana has white flowers with yellow centers and a sweet fragrance. Its seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings have long, thin leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Goeppertia jagoriana 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 jagoriana

Goeppertia jagoriana is native to the cloud forests of Costa Rica.

Goeppertia jagoriana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Goeppertia jagoriana?

Goeppertia jagoriana

What is the common name of Goeppertia jagoriana?

Jagor's Calathea

What is the natural habitat of Goeppertia jagoriana?

Tropical and subtropical forests 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

Eduard August von Regel (1815-1892): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Regel' 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.