Status:
valid
Authors:
(É.Morren) Borchs. & S.Suárez
Source:
Flora do Brasil 2020 (JBRJ)
Year:
2012
Citation Micro:
Syst. Bot. 37: 632 (2012)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001317754
Common Names
- Goeppertia
- Makoy's Goeppertia
- Makoyana Goeppertia
Description
Goeppertia makoyana (also called Makoyana Palm, among many other common names) is a perennial palm with a single trunk and a crown of pinnate leaves. It is native to Colombia, Venezuela, and Ecuador, and is found in humid tropical forests.
Uses & Benefits
Goeppertia makoyana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food for livestock.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Goeppertia makoyana has small white flowers with yellow centers and a sweet scent. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.
Cultivation and Propagation
Goeppertia makoyana is a tropical herbaceous perennial native to Central and South America. It can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist. Division should be done in the spring or summer when the plant is actively growing. Keep the soil moist and provide bright, indirect light.
Where to Find Goeppertia makoyana
Goeppertia makoyana can be found in the tropical forests of South America.
Goeppertia makoyana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Goeppertia makoyana?
Goeppertia makoyana
What is the common name of Goeppertia makoyana?
Makoy's Calathe
What is the natural habitat of Goeppertia makoyana?
Tropical rainforests of 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
Stella Suárez: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.Suárez' in the authors string.