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Goeppertia marantifolia
| Family Name: | Marantaceae |
| Synonyms: | Calathea lagunae Woodson, Calathea violacea Petersen var. hirsuta, Calathea marantifolia |
Name
Classifications and Characteristics
| Plant Growth Form | Herbaceous Plant |
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| Lifespan (in Singapore) | Perennial |
Biogeography
| Native Distribution | Widespread in many countries in Tropical America. |
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| Native Habitat | Terrestrial (Primary Rainforest, Mountain) |
| Preferred Climate Zone | Tropical |
Description and Ethnobotany
| Growth Form | Rhizomatous herb to about 2.3m tall |
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| Foliage | Leaves green, ovate to narrowly ovate or elliptic |
| Flowers | Bracts of infloresence light green to yellowish-green. flowers cream or very pale yellow, does not open spontaneously |
Landscaping Features
| Desirable Plant Features | Ornamental Flowers, Ornamental Form |
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| Landscape Uses | Parks & Gardens, Small Gardens, Interiorscape/ Indoor Plant, Container Planting |
Fauna, Pollination and Dispersal
| Pollination Method(s) | Biotic (Fauna) (Insects (Bee)) |
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Plant Care and Propagation
| Light Preference | Semi-Shade, Full Shade |
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| Water Preference | Lots of Water |
| Rootzone Tolerance | Moist Soils |
| Propagation Method | Division |
Foliar
| Foliage Retention | Evergreen |
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| Mature Foliage Colour(s) | Green |
Floral (Angiosperm)
| Flower Colour(s) | Cream / Off-White |
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| Flowering Period | Free-Flowering |
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Others
| Master ID | 30909 |
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| Species ID | 5286 |
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