Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Zingiberales
Species:
modesta
ID:
1317138

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Brongn. ex Gris) Borchs. & S.Suárez

Source:
ipni

Year:
2012

Citation Micro:
Syst. Bot. 37: 632 (2012)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001329592

Common Names

  • Goeppertia modesta
  • Modesta Calathea
  • Modesta Prayer Plant

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Description

Goeppertia modesta (also called Modest Bromeliad, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Bromeliaceae family. It is native to Colombia and is found in moist forests. It has a rosette of leaves and produces a bright pink flower.

Uses & Benefits

Goeppertia modesta is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover in moist, shady areas. It is also used to stabilize soil and control erosion.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Goeppertia modesta has small, yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are round and black, and the seedlings have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Goeppertia modesta is a tropical plant native to Central and South America. It is an evergreen perennial and can be propagated by division or cuttings. It prefers a warm, humid environment and should be planted in well-draining soil. It should be watered regularly and fertilized every few months. It can be pruned to keep it from becoming too large.

Where to Find Goeppertia modesta

Goeppertia modesta is native to the Caribbean and can be found in the wild in the tropical forests of the region.

Goeppertia modesta FAQ

What is the scientific name of Goeppertia modesta?

Goeppertia modesta

What is the common name of Goeppertia modesta?

Modest Calathea

What is the natural habitat of Goeppertia modesta?

Tropical rainforest

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

Adolphe-Théodore Brongniart (1801-1876): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Brongn.' in the authors string.
Jean Antoine Arthur Gris (1829-1872): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Gris' 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.