Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Zingiberales
Species:
pumila
ID:
1317194

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Vell.) Borchs. & S.Suárez

Source:
ipni

Year:
2012

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

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001329648





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Description

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

Uses & Benefits

Goeppertia pumila 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 pumila 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 pumila 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 pumila

Goeppertia pumila is native to Colombia and Venezuela. It can be found in moist, shady areas.

Goeppertia pumila FAQ

What is the scientific name of Goeppertia pumila?

Goeppertia pumila

What is the common name of Goeppertia pumila?

Dwarf Goeppertia

What is the natural habitat of Goeppertia pumila?

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

José Mariano de Conceição Vellozo (1742-1811): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Vell.' 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.