Status:
valid
Authors:
(Linden) Borchs. & S.Suárez
Source:
ipni
Year:
2012
Citation Micro:
Syst. Bot. 37: 629 (2012)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001329376
Common Names
- Goeppertia bellula
- Bellula Goeppertia
- Little Bell Goeppertia
Description
Goeppertia bellula (also called Dwarf wild pine, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub that grows up to 1 m tall. It is native to Central America, and is found in tropical and subtropical forests. It has oval-shaped leaves, and its flowers are white with five petals.
Uses & Benefits
Goeppertia bellula is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover in areas with low water requirements.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Goeppertia bellula has small, white flowers with five petals and yellow anthers. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings have long, narrow leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Goeppertia bellula is a tropical plant that is best grown in moist, well-drained soil in a location with partial shade. Propagation is usually done through division of the rhizomes or by stem cuttings. It is important to keep the soil evenly moist and to fertilize the plant regularly.
Where to Find Goeppertia bellula
Goeppertia bellula is native to tropical and subtropical regions of South America, including Brazil, Colombia, and Venezuela. It can be found in moist forests and along riverbanks.
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.