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Goeppertia elliptica

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Goeppertia elliptica
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Monocots
Clade: Commelinids
Order: Zingiberales
Family: Marantaceae
Genus: Goeppertia
Species:
G. elliptica
Binomial name
Goeppertia elliptica
(Roscoe) Borchs. & S.Suárez
Synonyms
  • Calathea elliptica (Roscoe) K.Schum.
  • Phrynium ellipticum Roscoe

Goeppertia elliptica is a species of plant in the family Marantaceae. It is native to Colombia, French Guiana, Guyana, Suriname, Venezuela, and parts of Brazil.[1] The cultivar 'Vittata' is grown horticulturally.[2] In Guyana, the leaves of Goeppertia elliptica are used for wrapping, such as wrapping fish to roast.[3]

References

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  1. ^ "Goeppertia elliptica (Roscoe) Borchs. & S.Suárez". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. 2024. Retrieved 2024-09-01.
  2. ^ "Goeppertia elliptica 'Vittata'". Flora & Fauna Web. Retrieved 1 September 2024.
  3. ^ van Andel, Tinde (2000). Non-timber forest products of the North-West District of Guyana Part II (PDF). Georgetown, Guyana: Tropenbos-Guyana Programme. p. 286. ISBN 9039325367. Retrieved 1 September 2024.