Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Zingiberales
Species:
microcephalum
ID:
1317134

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Poepp. & Endl.) Borchs. & S.Suárez

Source:
ipni

Year:
2012

Citation Micro:
Syst. Bot. 37: 632 (2012)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001329588



Common Names

  • Goeppertia microcephalum
  • Microcephalum Calathea
  • Microcephalum Prayer Plant


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Description

Goeppertia microcephalum (also called Microcephalic Bromeliad, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Bromeliaceae family. It is native to Colombia and is found in moist forests. It has a rosette of leaves and produces a bright pink flower.

Uses & Benefits

Goeppertia microcephalum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover in moist, shady areas. It is also used to stabilize soil and control erosion.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Goeppertia microcephalum has white, star-shaped flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and have long, narrow leaves.

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Where to Find Goeppertia microcephalum

Goeppertia microcephalum is native to the Caribbean and can be found in the wild in the tropical forests of the region.

Goeppertia microcephalum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Goeppertia microcephalum?

Goeppertia microcephalum

What is the common name of Goeppertia microcephalum?

Small-headed Calathea

What is the natural habitat of Goeppertia microcephalum?

Tropical rainforest

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

Eduard Friedrich Poeppig (1798-1868): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Poepp.' in the authors string.
Stephan Endlicher (1804-1849): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Endl.' 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.