Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Zingiberales
Species:
ornata
ID:
1317169

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

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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.

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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

Jean Jules Linden (1817-1898): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Linden' 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.