Status:
valid
Authors:
(K.Schum.) Borchs. & S.Suárez
Source:
ipni
Year:
2012
Citation Micro:
Syst. Bot. 37: 629 (2012)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001329408
Common Names
- Goeppertia Cataractarum
- Cataractarum Goeppertia
- Cataractarum Calathea
Description
Goeppertia cataractarum (also called Parlor Palm, Neanthe Bella Palm, or Parlour Palm, among many other common names) is a small, slow-growing palm tree with a single trunk and a clumping habit. It has feathery, light green fronds that are divided into many leaflets. It is native to Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru, and is commonly found in tropical and subtropical climates in moist, shady habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Goeppertia cataractarum is used as an ornamental plant, for its attractive foliage and showy flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Goeppertia cataractarum has white-yellow flowers with a diameter of 2 cm. Its seeds are small and round, and its seedlings are small and green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Goeppertia cataractarum is a tropical plant native to Costa Rica and Panama. It is a clumping, evergreen perennial with large, glossy, green leaves. It can be propagated from stem cuttings or by division of the clumps. It prefers a moist, well-drained soil in partial shade and can tolerate full sun. It is drought tolerant once established and can be grown in containers.
Where to Find Goeppertia cataractarum
Goeppertia cataractarum can be found in Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru.
Goeppertia cataractarum FAQ
What is the scientific name of this plant?
Goeppertia cataractarum
What type of plant is this?
Tropical herb
Where does this plant grow?
Tropical regions of Central and South America
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.