Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Zingiberales
Species:
nidulans
ID:
1317162

Status:
valid

Authors:
(L.B.Sm. & Idrobo) Borchs. & S.Suárez

Source:
ipni

Year:
2012

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

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001329616



Common Names

  • Goeppertia nidulans
  • Nidulans Calathea
  • Nidulans Prayer Plant


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Description

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

Uses & Benefits

Goeppertia nidulans is a popular ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used to make furniture, wood carvings, and musical instruments. The flowers can be used to make tea, and the leaves can be used to make a medicinal tea for treating digestive issues.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Goeppertia nidulans has white flowers with yellowish-green centers and yellow stamens. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are slender and upright.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Goeppertia nidulans is a tropical plant native to Central and South America. It is an evergreen perennial and can be propagated by division or cuttings. It prefers a warm, humid environment and should be planted in well-draining soil. It should be watered regularly and fertilized every few months. It can be pruned to keep it from becoming too large.

Where to Find Goeppertia nidulans

Goeppertia nidulans is native to Colombia and can be found in the Andes Mountains.

Goeppertia nidulans FAQ

What is the common name of Goeppertia nidulans?

Nest Calathea

What is the natural habitat of Goeppertia nidulans?

Tropical rainforests of Central and South America

What is the size of Goeppertia nidulans?

Grows up to 2 feet tall and wide

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

Jesús Medardo Idrobo (1917-2010): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Idrobo' in the authors string.
Lyman Bradford Smith (1904-1997): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.B.Sm.' 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.