Goeppertia orbifolia is a species of prayer plant sometimes known by its synonym Calathea orbifolia.[1][2] Native to Bolivia, 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]

Goeppertia orbifolia
A Goeppertia orbifolia plant on a wooden floor
Scientific classification Edit this classification
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

Calathea orbifolia (Linden) H.Kenn.

References

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  1. ^ "Calathea orbifolia (Linden) H.A.Kenn. — The Plant List". www.theplantlist.org. Retrieved 2018-05-25.
  2. ^ "Catalogue of Life - 2010 Annual Checklist :: Species details". www.catalogueoflife.org. Retrieved 2018-05-25.
  3. ^ "Goeppertia orbifolia". florafaunaweb.nparks.gov.sg.[permanent dead link]
  4. ^ "Goeppertia orbifolia - Garden.org". garden.org. Retrieved 2018-05-25.