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Goeppertia albertii (L.H.Bailey & Raffill) Borchs.& S.Suarez
| Family Name: | Marantaceae |
| Synonyms: | Calathea albertii L.H.Bailey & Raffill, Maranta albertii Pynaert & Van Geert |
| Common Name: | Emerald Feather Calathea |
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Classifications and Characteristics
| Plant Division | Angiosperms (Flowering Seed Plants) (Monocotyledon) |
|---|---|
| Plant Growth Form | Herbaceous Plant |
| Lifespan (in Singapore) | Perennial |
| Mode of Nutrition | Autotrophic |
Biogeography
| Native Distribution | Southeastern Brazil |
|---|---|
| Native Habitat | Terrestrial (Primary Rainforest) |
| Preferred Climate Zone | Tropical |
| Local Conservation Status | Non-native (Horticultural / Cultivated Only) |
Description and Ethnobotany
| Growth Form | Herb to 30cm tall |
|---|---|
| Foliage | Leaves dark green, with light green, feather like markings along the main vein |
| Flowers | Bracts of inflorescence pale green, flowers white |
Landscaping Features
| Desirable Plant Features | Ornamental Foliage |
|---|---|
| Landscape Uses | Parks & Gardens, Small Gardens, Groundcover, Interiorscape/ Indoor Plant, Container Planting |
Fauna, Pollination and Dispersal
| Pollination Method(s) | Biotic (Fauna) |
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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
| Mature Foliage Colour(s) | Green, Green - Light Green |
|---|
Floral (Angiosperm)
| Flower Colour(s) | Green - Light Green, White |
|---|---|
| Flower Texture(s) | Thin |
| Flower Grouping | Cluster / Inflorescence |
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Others
| Master ID | 31223 |
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| Species ID | 5617 |
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