Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Zingiberales
Species:
albovaginata
ID:
1316875

Status:
valid

Authors:
(K.Koch & Linden) Borchs. & S.Suárez

Source:
ipni

Year:
2012

Citation Micro:
Syst. Bot. 37: 628 (2012)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001329329

Common Names

  • Goeppertia Albovaginata
  • White-veined Goeppertia
  • White-veined Calathea

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Description

Goeppertia albovaginata (also called White-Vaginate Calathea, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Central and South America. It has large, ovate, white-green leaves with a purple underside and a yellow midrib. It is found in tropical rainforests, in shady and humid areas.

Uses & Benefits

Goeppertia albovaginata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used for its foliage and flower production.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Goeppertia albovaginata has white flowers with yellow centers and small, black seeds. The seedlings are small and have bright green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Goeppertia albovaginata is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub with clusters of small, white, daisy-like flowers. It can be propagated by cuttings or by seed. To propagate by cuttings, take a 4-6 inch cutting from the stem and place it in a well-draining soil mix. To propagate by seed, sow the seeds in a well-draining soil mix and keep moist until germination. The plant prefers full sun to partial shade and should be watered regularly.

Where to Find Goeppertia albovaginata

Goeppertia albovaginata is native to Mexico.

Goeppertia albovaginata FAQ

What is the common name of Goeppertia albovaginata?

White-Vagina Calathea

What type of plant is Goeppertia albovaginata?

Tropical evergreen perennial

Where is Goeppertia albovaginata native to?

Colombia, Ecuador, Peru

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

Karl Koch (1809-1879): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'K.Koch' 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.