Goeppertia crocata explained

Goeppertia crocata (syn. Calathea crocata), the saffron-coloured calathea or eternal flame plant, is a species of flowering plant in the family Marantaceae, native to Bahia and Espírito Santo states of eastern Brazil.[1] [2] It has gained the Royal Horticultural Society's Award of Garden Merit as a hothouse ornamental.[3]

Description

G. crocata is prized for its "hot", yellow-orange flowers. The flower stems are straight and slightly taller than the leaves, making the flowers more prominent.[2]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Goeppertia crocata (É.Morren & Joriss.) Borchs. & S.Suárez . . Plants of the World Online . Board of Trustees of the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew . 6 May 2021.
  2. Web site: Calathea crocata 'Tassmania' Eternal Flame Plant Care Guide . 4 March 2022 . Cameron . Lisa . Plants Insights . 23 April 2022 .
  3. Web site: Goeppertia crocata saffron-coloured calathea . 2021 . The Royal Horticultural Society . 6 May 2021 . Other common names; ... Eternal Flame plant.

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