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Goeppertia undulata (Linden & André) Borchs. & S.Suárez
| Family Name: | Marantaceae |
| Synonyms: | Calathea undulata |
| Common Name: | 银波肖竹芋 |
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Classifications and Characteristics
| Plant Growth Form | Herbaceous Plant |
|---|---|
| Lifespan (in Singapore) | Perennial |
Biogeography
| Native Distribution | Peru, Brazil |
|---|---|
| Native Habitat | Terrestrial |
Description and Ethnobotany
| Growth Form | Low growing herb |
|---|---|
| Foliage | Leaves glabrous, dark green. Mid rib of leaf light green, markings on either side of the mid rib forming a greenish-white stripe along the main vein. Under surface of leaves purplish red. Leaf margin undulate. |
| Flowers | Flowers white. |
Landscaping Features
| Desirable Plant Features | Ornamental Foliage |
|---|---|
| Landscape Uses | Small Gardens, Interiorscape/ Indoor Plant, Container Planting |
Plant Care and Propagation
| Light Preference | Semi-Shade, Full Shade |
|---|---|
| Water Preference | Moderate Water, Occasional Misting |
| Plant Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Rootzone Tolerance | Moist Soils, Fertile Loamy Soils |
| Propagation Method | Division |
Foliar
| Foliage Retention | Evergreen |
|---|---|
| Mature Foliage Colour(s) | Green |
| Mature Foliage Texture(s) | Smooth |
Floral (Angiosperm)
| Flower Colour(s) | White |
|---|---|
| Flower Texture(s) | Thin |
| Flowering Period | Free-Flowering |
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Others
| Master ID | 30918 |
|---|---|
| Species ID | 5298 |
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