Goeppertia orbifolia
Appearance
Goeppertia orbifolia | |
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A Goeppertia orbifolia plant on a wooden floor | |
Scientific classification | |
Kingdom: | Plantae |
Clade: | Tracheophytes |
Clade: | Angiosperms |
Clade: | Monocots |
Clade: | Commelinids |
Order: | Zingiberales |
Family: | Marantaceae |
Genus: | Goeppertia |
Species: | G. orbifolia
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Binomial name | |
Goeppertia orbifolia (Linden) Borchs. & S.Suárez
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Synonyms | |
Calathea orbifolia (Linden) H.Kenn. |
Goeppertia orbifolia is a species of prayer plant sometimes known by its synonym Calathea orbifolia.[1][2] Native to Bolivia, it is commonly kept as a houseplant in temperate zones for its ornamental leaves.[3] It requires partial shade, humidity, and good drainage to thrive.[4]
References
[edit]- ^ "Calathea orbifolia (Linden) H.A.Kenn. — The Plant List". www.theplantlist.org. Retrieved 2018-05-25.
- ^ "Catalogue of Life - 2010 Annual Checklist :: Species details". www.catalogueoflife.org. Retrieved 2018-05-25.
- ^ "Goeppertia orbifolia". florafaunaweb.nparks.gov.sg.[permanent dead link]
- ^ "Goeppertia orbifolia - Garden.org". garden.org. Retrieved 2018-05-25.