Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Zingiberales
Species:
mansoi
ID:
1411653

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Körn.) Borchs. & S.Suárez

Source:
wcvp

Year:
2012

Citation Micro:
Syst. Bot. 37(3): 632. 2012 [25 Jun 2012] (as mansoi)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001424118



Common Names

  • Goeppertia mansoi
  • Goeppertia Mansoi
  • Goeppertia Mansoi Palm


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Description

Goeppertia mansoi (also called Mansoa alliacea, among many other common names) is a species of flowering vine native to South America. It has a slender stem and a dense, rounded canopy, with a height of up to 15 m (49 ft). It is found in the Amazon rainforest, the Atlantic Forest, and the Cerrado regions of Brazil, Bolivia, Paraguay, and Argentina.

Uses & Benefits

Goeppertia mansoi is an ornamental plant used in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat fever, inflammation, and pain.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Goeppertia mansoi is white with yellow and purple stripes and a yellow lip. The seed is small, round and black. The seedlings are small and have a single leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Goeppertia mansoi is a fast-growing shrub that can be propagated from semi-hardwood cuttings or seed. Cuttings should be taken in late summer or early autumn and planted in a well-drained, sandy soil. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a warm, sunny location. Once established, Goeppertia mansoi requires little maintenance and is drought tolerant.

Where to Find Goeppertia mansoi

Goeppertia mansoi is native to Colombia.

Goeppertia mansoi FAQ

What is the scientific name of Goeppertia mansoi?

Goeppertia mansoi

What is the common name of Goeppertia mansoi?

Manso's Calathea

What is the natural habitat of Goeppertia mansoi?

Tropical rainforests

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.
Stella Suárez: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.Suárez' in the authors string.