Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Zingiberales
Species:
roseopicta
ID:
1317200

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Linden ex Lem.) Borchs. & S.Suárez

Source:
ipni

Year:
2012

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

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001329654



Common Names

  • Goeppertia roseopicta
  • Rose Picture Vellozi
  • Rose Picture Vellozia


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Description

Goeppertia roseopicta (also called Goeppertia, among many other common names) is a small, perennial herbaceous plant native to South America. It grows in moist, shady places and has small, oblong-shaped leaves and small, white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Goeppertia roseopicta 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 roseopicta has small, yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Goeppertia roseopicta is a hardy perennial that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It can be grown from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in early spring in a well-drained soil and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken in the spring or early summer and rooted in a moist, well-drained soil. The plants should be kept in a sunny location and watered regularly.

Where to Find Goeppertia roseopicta

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

Goeppertia roseopicta FAQ

What is the scientific name of Goeppertia roseopicta?

Goeppertia roseopicta

What is the common name of Goeppertia roseopicta?

Rose-painted Goeppertia

What is the natural habitat of Goeppertia roseopicta?

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

Charles Antoine Lemaire (1800-1871): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lem.' in the authors string.
Jean Jules Linden (1817-1898): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Linden' 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.