Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Zingiberales
Species:
kappleriana
ID:
1317012

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Körn. ex Horan.) Borchs. & S.Suárez

Source:
ipni

Year:
2012

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

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001329466



Common Names

  • Goeppertia kappleriana
  • Goeppertia Kappleriana
  • Goeppertia Kappleriana


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Description

Goeppertia kappleriana (also called Kappleriana 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 kappleriana 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 kappleriana has white flowers with yellow centers. Its seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings have long, thin leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Goeppertia kappleriana 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 kappleriana

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

Goeppertia kappleriana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Goeppertia kappleriana?

Goeppertia kappleriana

What is the common name of Goeppertia kappleriana?

Kappler's Calathea

What is the natural habitat of Goeppertia kappleriana?

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

Friedrich August Körnicke (1828-1908): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Körn.' in the authors string.
Finn Borchsenius (b.1959): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Borchs.' in the authors string.
Paul Fedorowitsch Horaninow (1796-1865): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Horan.' in the authors string.
Stella Suárez: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.Suárez' in the authors string.