Status:
valid
Authors:
(J.F.Macbr.) Borchs. & S.Suárez
Source:
ipni
Year:
2012
Citation Micro:
Syst. Bot. 37: 635 (2012)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001336313
Common Names
- Williamsii Stromanthe
- Williamsii Prayer Plant
- Williamsii Peacock Plant
Description
Goeppertia williamsii (also called 'Williams' Goeppertia', among many other common names) is a tropical fern native to Central and South America. It has long, slender fronds with a furry texture and grows in humid, shady environments.
Uses & Benefits
Goeppertia williamsii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover in shady areas. It can also be used to stabilize slopes and to reduce soil erosion.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Goeppertia williamsii has small, white flowers with yellowish-green veins and a yellowish-green lip. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings have a single, oval-shaped leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Goeppertia williamsii is an evergreen shrub that grows best in full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by cuttings taken in the spring or early summer. The cuttings should be taken from the current year's growth and should be about 4-6 inches long. They should be placed in a moist medium such as sand or soil and kept in a warm, humid environment until they have rooted.
Where to Find Goeppertia williamsii
Goeppertia williamsii is native to Mexico and can be found in the Yucatan Peninsula.
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.