Goeppertia elliptica
| Goeppertia elliptica | |
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Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Embryophytes |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Monocots |
| Clade: | Commelinids |
| Order: | Zingiberales |
| Family: | Marantaceae |
| Genus: | Goeppertia |
| Species: | G. elliptica |
| Binomial name | |
| Goeppertia elliptica (Roscoe) Borchs. & S.Suárez | |
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Goeppertia elliptica is a species of plant from the genus Goeppertia in the family Marantaceae. It is native to Colombia, French Guiana, Guyana, Suriname, Venezuela, and parts of Brazil.[1] It was described by William Roscoe as Phrynium ellipticum in 1827.[2] The cultivar 'Vittata' is grown horticulturally.[3] This species belongs to the sub-group of Goeppertia called the Ornata group.
Description
Goeppertia elliptica is a medium-sized plant, with wide green leaves, long, green petioles and a long pulvinus. Juvenile plants often have pink or white lines above, which makes it a member of the Ornata group. With maturity, the pattern disappears and either becomes plain green or develops a brush pattern. The brush pattern consists of two broad, longitudinal, yellowish-green bands on each side of the leaf. The inflorescence of G. elliptica is composed of multiple spike shaped bracts arranged spirally around a thin, green peduncle. The bracts are green with a brownish shade and the flowers are cream-colored.[4]
Uses
In Guyana, the leaves of Goeppertia elliptica are used for wrapping, such as wrapping fish to roast.[5]
References
- ↑ "Goeppertia elliptica (Roscoe) Borchs. & S.Suárez". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. 2024. Retrieved 2024-09-01.
- ↑ "Phrynium ellipticum Roscoe | Plants of the World Online | Kew Science". Plants of the World Online. Retrieved 2026-05-22.
- ↑ "Goeppertia elliptica 'Vittata'". Flora & Fauna Web. Retrieved 1 September 2024.
- ↑ Pulle, August Adriaan (1957). Flora of Suriname (Netherlands Guyana). Vol. I part. 2. Batidaceae (Pars), Bromeliaceae, Marantaceae, Phytolaccaceae, Piperaceae, Chenopodiaceae. Vol. 1 part.2. Royal Tropical Institute.
- ↑ van Andel, Tinde (2000). Non-timber forest products of the North-West District of Guyana Part II (PDF). Georgetown, Guyana: Tropenbos-Guyana Programme. p. 286. ISBN 9039325367. Retrieved 1 September 2024.