Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Zingiberales
Species:
veitchiana
ID:
1323849

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Veitch ex Hook.f.) Borchs. & S.Suárez

Source:
ipni

Year:
2012

Citation Micro:
Syst. Bot. 37: 635 (2012)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001336303



Common Names

  • Veitchiana Stromanthe
  • Veitchiana Prayer Plant
  • Veitchiana Peacock Plant


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Description

Goeppertia veitchiana (also called 'Veitch's Goeppertia', among many other common names) is a tropical fern native to Central and South America. It has long, slender fronds with a furry texture and grows in humid, shady environments.

Uses & Benefits

Goeppertia veitchiana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover in shady areas. It can also be used to stabilize slopes and to reduce soil erosion.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Goeppertia veitchiana has small, white flowers with yellowish-green veins and a yellowish-green lip. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Goeppertia veitchiana is a tropical evergreen perennial with a clumping habit. It is native to Central and South America. It prefers partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is done by division of the rhizomes or by stem cuttings. The plant can be propagated by seed, but it is not recommended as the seedlings may not be true to the parent plant.

Where to Find Goeppertia veitchiana

Goeppertia veitchiana is native to Colombia and can be found in the Andes mountain range.

Goeppertia veitchiana FAQ

What is the natural habitat of Goeppertia veitchiana?

Goeppertia veitchiana is native to tropical rainforests in South America.

What is the ideal temperature for Goeppertia veitchiana?

Goeppertia veitchiana prefers temperatures between 65-85°F (18-29°C).

How much light does Goeppertia veitchiana need?

Goeppertia veitchiana prefers bright, indirect light.

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

Joseph Dalton Hooker (1817-1911): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hook.f.' in the authors string.
John Gould Veitch (1839-1870): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Veitch' 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.