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Goeppertia elliptica 'Vittata'

Name

Family Name
Genus Epithet
Species Epithet
Infraspecific Epithet
Synonyms
Comments

Classifications and Characteristics

Plant Growth Form Herbaceous Plant
Lifespan (in Singapore) Perennial

Biogeography

Native Distribution This species is native to Colombia and French Guiana - cultivar 'Vittata' is of horticultural origin
Preferred Climate Zone Tropical

Description and Ethnobotany

Growth Form Herb to 2m tall
Foliage Leaves light to mid green, to 20cm long, with very pale green - white markings running parallel to the veins.
Flowers Flowers pale cream, often appearing on separate leafless shoots.

Landscaping Features

Desirable Plant Features Ornamental Foliage
Landscape Uses Small Gardens, Interiorscape/ Indoor Plant, Container Planting

Fauna, Pollination and Dispersal

Pollination Method(s) Biotic (Fauna)
Seed or Spore Dispersal Biotic (Fauna)

Plant Care and Propagation

Light Preference Semi-Shade, Full Shade
Water Preference Lots of Water, Moderate Water, Occasional Misting
Plant Growth Rate Moderate
Rootzone Tolerance Moist Soils, Fertile Loamy Soils
Pest(s) Chewing Insects, Sucking Insects
Propagation Method Division

Foliar

Foliage Retention Evergreen
Mature Foliage Colour(s) Cream / Off-White, Green, White
Mature Foliage Texture(s) Smooth

Floral (Angiosperm)

Flower Colour(s) Cream / Off-White
Flower Texture(s) Thin
Flower Grouping Cluster / Inflorescence

Fruit, Seed and Spore

Mature Fruit Colour(s) Orange
Mature Seed Colour(s) Blue

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Master ID 31187
Species ID 5581
Flora Disclaimer The information in this website has been compiled from reliable sources, such as reference works on medicinal plants. It is not a substitute for medical advice or treatment and NParks does not purport to provide any medical advice. Readers should always consult his/her physician before using or consuming a plant for medicinal purposes.
Species record last updated on: 24 March 2022.
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