Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Zingiberales
Species:
robin-fosteri
ID:
1317196

Status:
valid

Authors:
(H.Kenn.) Borchs. & S.Suárez

Source:
ipni

Year:
2012

Citation Micro:
Syst. Bot. 37: 634 (2012)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001329650



Common Names

  • Goeppertia robin-fosteri
  • Foster's Vellozi
  • Foster's Vellozia


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Description

Goeppertia robin-fosteri (also called Foster'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 robin-fosteri is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Goeppertia robin-fosteri has small, pink flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.

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Where to Find Goeppertia robin-fosteri

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

Goeppertia robin-fosteri FAQ

What is the scientific name of Goeppertia robin-fosteri?

Goeppertia robin-fosteri

What is the common name of Goeppertia robin-fosteri?

Robin-Foster's Goeppertia

What is the natural habitat of Goeppertia robin-fosteri?

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.
Helen Kennedy (b.1944): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.Kenn.' in the authors string.
Stella Suárez: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.Suárez' in the authors string.