Goeppertia

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This colorful species is native to the Amazon, but more frequently met in gardens, in this case one in Ecuador.

Bukit Jelutong, Shah Alam, Selangor, Malaysia.Calathea makoyana E. Morren. Maranthaceae. CN: [Malay - Pokok merak], Brainplant, cathedral-windows, Peacockplant. Native of Brazil; elsewhere planted as ornamental. Synonym(s):Maranta makoyana (E. Morren) K. Schum.Ref and suggested reading:www.ars-grin.gov/cgi-bin/npgs/html/taxon.pl?8417en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Calathea_makoyana

The Rattlesnake Plant is native from Central America to Ecuador and Brazil. It is more likely to be encountered as a house plant, however. Blodel Conservatory, Vancouver.

Native to Costa Rica and Panama, but planted widely for its patterned leaves. Photo from Hawaii.In context at www.dixpix.ca/meso_america/Flora/gingers/index.html

Charcos, Puntarenas, Costa Rica

Charcos, Puntarenas, Costa Rica

Found in northern South America, this species is known as Rumipanga, and those large leaves are used to wrap food for cooking. Amacayacu Park, Colombian Amazon.

The patterned leaves of Puma Panga at Jatun Sacha gardens, Ecuador.

Vascular Plants of the Osa Peninsula, Costa Ricasweetgum.nybg.org/osa/index.phpLos Charcos de Osawww.osaresearch.org/RA#14804

Charcos, Puntarenas, Costa Rica