Status:
valid
Authors:
(Gagnep.) Borchs. & S.Suárez
Source:
ipni
Year:
2012
Citation Micro:
Syst. Bot. 37: 633 (2012)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001329617
Common Names
- Goeppertia nigricans
- Nigricans Calathea
- Nigricans Prayer Plant
Description
Goeppertia nigricans (also called the black goeppertia, among many other common names) is a small, perennial herb native to Central and South America. It has a thin, branching stem and small, oval-shaped leaves. It is typically found growing in moist, sunny areas, such as riverbanks and wetlands.
Uses & Benefits
Goeppertia nigricans 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 nigricans has white flowers with yellowish-green centers and yellow stamens. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are slender and upright.
Where to Find Goeppertia nigricans
Goeppertia nigricans is native to Colombia and can be found in the Andes Mountains.
Goeppertia nigricans FAQ
What is the common name of Goeppertia nigricans?
Black Calathea
What is the natural habitat of Goeppertia nigricans?
Tropical rainforests of Central and South America
What is the size of Goeppertia nigricans?
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
Stella Suárez: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.Suárez' in the authors string.