Goeppertia orbifolia

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Goeppertia orbifolia
Calathea orbifolia 2.jpg
A Goeppertia orbifolia plant on a wooden floor
Scientific classification OOjs UI icon edit-ltr.svg
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Monocots
Clade: Commelinids
Order: Zingiberales
Family: Marantaceae
Genus: Goeppertia
Species:
G. orbifolia
Binomial name
Goeppertia orbifolia
(Linden) Borchs. & S.Suárez
Synonyms [1]
  • Calathea orbifolia(Linden) H.Kenn.
  • Maranta orbifoliaLinden
  • Calathea rotundifolia(K.Koch ex Horan.) Körn.
  • Maranta rotundifoliaKörn.
  • Phyllodes rotundifolia(K.Koch ex Horan.) Kuntze
  • Thalia rotundifoliaK.Koch ex Horan.

Goeppertia orbifolia is a species of flowering plant in the family Marantaceae . [1] This prayer plant is sometimes known by its synonym Calathea orbifolia. [2] [3] It is endemic to Brazil, being a typical species of the Atlantic Forest. It is commonly kept as a houseplant in temperate zones for its ornamental leaves. [4] It requires partial shade, humidity, and good drainage to thrive. [5]

References

  1. 1 2 "Goeppertia orbifolia (Linden) Borchs. & S.Suárez". Plants of the World Online. The Trustees of the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. n.d. Retrieved June 25, 2025.
  2. ↑ "Calathea orbifolia (Linden) H.A.Kenn. — The Plant List". www.theplantlist.org. Retrieved 2018-05-25.
  3. ↑ "Catalogue of Life - 2010 Annual Checklist :: Species details". www.catalogueoflife.org. Retrieved 2018-05-25.
  4. ↑ Reflora - Lista de Espécies do Brasil
  5. ↑ "Goeppertia orbifolia - Garden.org". garden.org. Retrieved 2018-05-25.
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