Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Zingiberales
Species:
praecox
ID:
1317187

Status:
valid

Authors:
(S.Moore) Borchs. & S.Suárez

Source:
ipni

Year:
2012

Citation Micro:
Syst. Bot. 37: 633 (2012)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001329641



Common Names

  • Praecox
  • Goeppertia
  • Goeppertia Praecox


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Description

Goeppertia praecox (also called Early Calathea, among many other common names) is a tropical plant native to Central and South America. It is a large, green plant with large, oval-shaped leaves and grows in moist, shady areas such as rainforests and other tropical habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Goeppertia praecox 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 praecox has small, white flowers with yellow centers and purple stripes. Its seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Goeppertia praecox is a small, slow-growing, evergreen perennial with glossy, dark green leaves. It is best grown in partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is by division or stem cuttings.

Where to Find Goeppertia praecox

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

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

Spencer Le Marchant Moore (1850-1931): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.Moore' 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.