Llerenes
Goeppertia allouia
- Native to:
- Brazil, Colombia, Cuba, Dominican Republic, Haiti, Leeward Is., Mexico, Peru, Puerto Rico, Trinidad-Tobago, United States, Windward Is.
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Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Marantaceae
- Genus:
- Goeppertia
- Species:
- Goeppertia allouia
- USDA Symbol:
- CAAL13
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Perennial
- Growth Habit:
- Forb/herb
- Height:
- 100 cm
- Light Requirements:
- Part Shade
- Drought Tolerance:
- Low
- Bloom Colors:
- white, yellow
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- rich, well-drained loamy soil
- pH:
- 5.5 - 6.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- consistently moist
- Notes:
- prefers organic matter-rich environments