Status:
valid
Authors:
(H.Kenn.) Borchs. & S.Suárez
Source:
ipni
Year:
2012
Citation Micro:
Syst. Bot. 37: 633 (2012)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001329646
Common Names
- Pseudoveitchiana
- Goeppertia
- Goeppertia Pseudoveitchiana
Description
Goeppertia pseudoveitchiana (also called False Veitch's 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 pseudoveitchiana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in aquariums and terrariums as a ground cover.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Goeppertia pseudoveitchiana 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.
Cultivation and Propagation
Goeppertia pseudoveitchiana 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 pseudoveitchiana
Goeppertia pseudoveitchiana is native to Colombia and can be found in the Andes Mountains.
Goeppertia pseudoveitchiana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Goeppertia pseudoveitchiana?
Goeppertia pseudoveitchiana
What is the common name of Goeppertia pseudoveitchiana?
Pseudoveitch's Goeppertia
What is the natural habitat of Goeppertia pseudoveitchiana?
Tropical forests
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.