Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Zingiberales
Species:
pulchella
ID:
1317193

Status:
valid

Authors:
Borchs. & S.Suárez

Source:
ipni

Year:
2012

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

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001329647



Common Names

  • Goeppertia Pulchella
  • Pretty Goeppertia
  • Pretty Calathea


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Description

Goeppertia pulchella (also called Beautiful 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 pulchella 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 pulchella 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 pulchella 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 pulchella

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

Goeppertia pulchella FAQ

What is the scientific name of Goeppertia pulchella?

Goeppertia pulchella

What is the common name of Goeppertia pulchella?

Beautiful Goeppertia

What is the natural habitat of Goeppertia pulchella?

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

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.