Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Zingiberales
Species:
jocosa
ID:
1322578

Status:
valid

Authors:
(J.F.Macbr.) Borchs. & S.Suárez

Source:
ipni

Year:
2012

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

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001335032



Common Names

  • Goeppertia jocosa
  • Jocosa Calathea
  • Jocosa Prayer Plant


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Description

Goeppertia jocosa (also called 'Joking 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 jocosa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used for its medicinal properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Goeppertia jocosa 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 jocosa: 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 jocosa

Goeppertia jocosa is native to Colombia and Venezuela.

Goeppertia jocosa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Goeppertia jocosa?

Goeppertia jocosa

What is the common name of Goeppertia jocosa?

No common name

What is the natural habitat of Goeppertia jocosa?

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

James Francis Macbride (1892-1976): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.F.Macbr.' 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.