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Rose-painted calathea - Goeppertia roseopicta Kruidtuin Leuven. Belgium,Geotagged,Goeppertia roseopicta,Rose-painted calathea,Summer Click/tap to enlarge Species introCountry intro

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"Goeppertia roseopicta" is a species of plant in the family Marantaceae, native to northwest Brazil. It is a clump-forming evergreen perennial growing to 50 cm, very similar in appearance to "Goeppertia makoyana". The large rounded leaves are dark green above, red below, marked heavily with cream or pink stripes "painted" along the veins and midrib, with feathered margins.

Similar species: Gingers, Bananas, Etc.
Species identified by Patomarazul
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By Patomarazul

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Uploaded Jan 27, 2024. Captured Aug 14, 2023 16:00 in Kruidtuin, Kapucijnenvoer 30, 3000 Leuven, Belgium.
  • iPhone 8
  • f/1.8
  • 1/20s
  • ISO40
  • 3.99mm