Goeppertia elliptica
| Goeppertia elliptica | |
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Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| 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 in the family Marantaceae. It is native to Colombia, French Guiana, Guyana, Suriname, Venezuela, and parts of Brazil.[1] The cultivar 'Vittata' is grown horticulturally.[2] In Guyana, the leaves of Goeppertia elliptica are used for wrapping, such as wrapping fish to roast.[3]
References
- ^ "Goeppertia elliptica (Roscoe) Borchs. & S.Suárez". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. 2024. Retrieved 2024-09-01.
- ^ "Goeppertia elliptica 'Vittata'". Flora & Fauna Web. Retrieved 1 September 2024.
- ^ 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.