Status:
valid
Authors:
(Aubl.) Borchs. & S.Suárez
Source:
ipni
Year:
2012
Citation Micro:
Syst. Bot. 37: 629 (2012)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001329331
Common Names
- Goeppertia Allouia
- Allouia Goeppertia
- Allouia Calathea
Description
Goeppertia allouia (also called Allou's Calathea, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Central and South America. It has large, ovate, green leaves with a purple underside and a yellow midrib. It is found in tropical rainforests, in shady and humid areas.
Uses & Benefits
Goeppertia allouia 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 allouia has white flowers with yellow centers and small, black seeds. The seedlings are small and have bright green leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Goeppertia allouia 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 allouia
Goeppertia allouia is native to Mexico.
Goeppertia allouia FAQ
What is the common name of Goeppertia allouia?
Allou's Calathea
What type of plant is Goeppertia allouia?
Tropical evergreen perennial
Where is Goeppertia allouia 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
Stella Suárez: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.Suárez' in the authors string.