Goeppertia zebrina
Zebraplant
Also known as: Calathea binotii (Pynaert) Gentil +13 more
- Calathea binotii (Pynaert) Gentil
- Calathea zebrina (Sims) Lindl.
- Calathea zebrina subsp. humilior Körn.
- Calathea zebrina var. binotii L.H.Bailey & Raffill
- Calathea zebrina var. humilior Körn.
- Endocodon zebrina (Sims) Raf.
- Maranta binotii Pynaert
- Maranta tigrina W.Bull
- Maranta zebrina Sims
- Phrynium bicolor K.Koch
- Phrynium pulchellum Linden ex K.Koch
- Phrynium zebrinum (Sims) Roscoe
- Phyllodes pulchella (Linden ex K.Koch) Kuntze
- Phyllodes zebrina (Sims) Kuntze
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Marantaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial.
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Originating in South America, Goeppertia zebrina (commonly known as Zebraplant) is a herbaceous perennial belonging to the Marantaceae family. Within its native range, this species is most commonly linked to wet tropical conditions.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Brazil
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Brazil Northeast, Brazil South, Brazil Southeast
Introduced Range
Plants flagged as 'Introduced' have been transported outside their native historical range by human activity. While many are common ornamentals, some may become naturalized or invasive in local environments. Local ecological guidelines require verification prior to planting.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Dominican Republic, Leeward Is., Puerto Rico, Trinidad-Tobago, Venezuelan Antilles