Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Zingiberales
Species:
zingiberina
ID:
1323861

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Körn.) Borchs. & S.Suárez

Source:
ipni

Year:
2012

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

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001336315



Common Names

  • Zingiberina Stromanthe
  • Zingiberina Prayer Plant
  • Zingiberina Peacock Plant


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Description

Goeppertia zingiberina (also called 'Ginger 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 zingiberina is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat digestive problems and other ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Goeppertia zingiberina 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 zingiberina is an evergreen shrub that grows best in full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by cuttings taken in the spring or early summer. The cuttings should be taken from the current year's growth and should be about 4-6 inches long. They should be placed in a moist medium such as sand or soil and kept in a warm, humid environment until they have rooted.

Where to Find Goeppertia zingiberina

Goeppertia zingiberina is native to Colombia, where it can be found in the departments of Antioquia, Cauca, and Valle del Cauca.

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

Friedrich August Körnicke (1828-1908): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Körn.' 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.