Goeppertia elliptica is a species of plant in the family Marantaceae.
It is native to Colombia, French Guiana, Guyana, Suriname, Venezuela, and parts of Brazil.
[1] The cultivar 'Vittata' is grown horticulturally.
[2] In Guyana, the leaves of Goeppertia elliptica are used for wrapping, such as wrapping fish to roast.
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