Goeppertia longiflora - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Zingiberales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
longiflora
ID:
1411575
Status:
valid
Authors:
(H.Kenn.) Borchs. & S.Suárez
Source:
wcvp
Year:
2012
Citation Micro:
Syst. Bot. 37(3): 632. 2012 [25 Jun 2012]
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001424040
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Goeppertia longiflora (also called 'Long-flowered Goeppertia', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant native to South America. It is an herbaceous plant, characterized by its large, white flowers with yellow and purple markings. It grows in humid, tropical forests.
Uses & Benefits
Goeppertia longiflora is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and its leaves are used for medicinal purposes.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Goeppertia longiflora has white, tubular flowers with yellow and purple markings. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are small and delicate.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Goeppertia longiflora is a terrestrial orchid native to the tropical rainforests of Central and South America. It prefers partial to full shade and moist, well-draining soil. Propagation can be done through division of the rhizomes or by seed. Seeds should be sown in a moist, sterile medium and kept in a warm, humid environment until germination occurs.
Where to Find Goeppertia longiflora
Goeppertia longiflora is native to Colombia.
Goeppertia longiflora FAQ
What is the scientific name of Goeppertia longiflora?
Goeppertia longiflora
What type of plant is Goeppertia longiflora?
Fern
Where is Goeppertia longiflora native to?
Brazil
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
Finn Borchsenius (b.1959): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Borchs.' in the authors string.
Helen Kennedy (b.1944): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.Kenn.' in the authors string.
Stella Suárez: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.Suárez' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77130039-1: Based on the initial data import