Status:
valid
Authors:
(Rollisson ex Lem.) Borchs. & S.Suárez
Source:
ipni
Year:
2012
Citation Micro:
Syst. Bot. 37: 633 (2012)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001329649
Common Names
- Goeppertia regalis
- Royal Vellozi
- Royal Vellozia
Description
Goeppertia regalis (also called Royal 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 regalis 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 regalis has small, white flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.
Where to Find Goeppertia regalis
Goeppertia regalis is native to Colombia and Venezuela. It can be found in moist, shady areas.
Goeppertia regalis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Goeppertia regalis?
Goeppertia regalis
What is the common name of Goeppertia regalis?
Regal Goeppertia
What is the natural habitat of Goeppertia regalis?
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
Rollisson: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rollisson' in the authors string.
Stella Suárez: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.Suárez' in the authors string.