Goeppertia orbifolia
| Goeppertia orbifolia | |
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| A Goeppertia orbifolia plant on a wooden floor | |
Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Monocots |
| Clade: | Commelinids |
| Order: | Zingiberales |
| Family: | Marantaceae |
| Genus: | Goeppertia |
| Species: | G. orbifolia
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| Binomial name | |
| Goeppertia orbifolia (Linden) Borchs. & S.Suárez
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| Synonyms | |
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Calathea orbifolia (Linden) H.Kenn. | |
Goeppertia orbifolia is a species of prayer plant sometimes known by its synonym Calathea orbifolia.[1][2] 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.[3] It requires partial shade, humidity, and good drainage to thrive.[4]
References
[edit]- ^ "Calathea orbifolia (Linden) H.A.Kenn. — The Plant List". www.theplantlist.org. Retrieved 2018-05-25.
- ^ "Catalogue of Life - 2010 Annual Checklist :: Species details". www.catalogueoflife.org. Retrieved 2018-05-25.
- ^ Reflora - Lista de Espécies do Brasil
- ^ "Goeppertia orbifolia - Garden.org". garden.org. Retrieved 2018-05-25.
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