Status:
valid
Authors:
(Linden) Borchs. & S.Suárez
Source:
ipni
Year:
2012
Citation Micro:
Syst. Bot. 37: 633 (2012)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001329623
Common Names
- Goeppertia ornata
- Ornata Calathea
- Ornata Prayer Plant
Description
Goeppertia ornata (also called Ornate Calathea, among many other common names) is a tropical plant native to Central and South America. It is a large, green plant with large, oval-shaped leaves and grows in moist, shady areas such as rainforests and other tropical habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Goeppertia ornata is a popular ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used to make furniture, wood carvings, and musical instruments. The flowers can be used to make tea, and the leaves can be used to make a medicinal tea for treating digestive issues.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Goeppertia ornata has small, yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are round and black, and the seedlings have long, narrow leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Goeppertia ornata is a small, slow-growing, evergreen perennial with glossy, dark green leaves. It is best grown in partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is by division or stem cuttings.
Where to Find Goeppertia ornata
Goeppertia ornata is native to Colombia and can be found in the Andes Mountains.
Goeppertia ornata FAQ
What is the common name of Goeppertia ornata?
Ornate Calathea
What is the natural habitat of Goeppertia ornata?
Tropical rainforests of Central and South America
What is the size of Goeppertia ornata?
Grows up to 2 feet tall and wide
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.