Status:
valid
Authors:
G.Morales
Source:
wcs
Year:
1984
Citation Micro:
Phytologia 55: 14 (1984)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000436851
Common Names
- Heliconia abaloi
- Abalo's Heliconia
- Abalo's Heliconia Vine
Description
Heliconia abaloi (also called Abalo's Heliconia, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub that grows up to 2 m tall. It has large yellow flowers and is native to South America. It is found in tropical and subtropical forests.
Uses & Benefits
Heliconia abaloi is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It has a long flowering period and is easy to care for.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Heliconia abaloi has small, yellow flowers with five petals and yellow centers. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.
Cultivation and Propagation
Heliconia abaloi can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from mature plants and rooted in a moist, well-draining soil mix. Both methods require bright, indirect light and temperatures between 65-75°F (18-24°C).
Where to Find Heliconia abaloi
Heliconia abaloi is found in the tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests of Central and South America.
Heliconia abaloi FAQ
What is the scientific name of Heliconia abaloi?
Heliconia abaloi
What is the common name of Heliconia abaloi?
Abalo's Heliconia
What is the habitat of Heliconia abaloi?
Heliconia abaloi is found in wet meadows, grasslands, and open woodlands
Species in the Heliconia genus
Heliconia abaloi,
Heliconia acuminata,
Heliconia adflexa,
Heliconia aemygdiana,
Heliconia albicosta,
Heliconia angelica,
Heliconia angusta,
Heliconia antioquiensis,
Heliconia apparicioi,
Heliconia arrecta,
Heliconia atratensis,
Heliconia atropurpurea,
Heliconia aurantiaca,
Heliconia aurea,
Heliconia auriculata,
Heliconia badilloi,
Heliconia barryana,
Heliconia beckneri,
Heliconia bella,
Heliconia berriziana,
Heliconia berryi,
Heliconia bihai,
Heliconia boultoniana,
Heliconia bourgaeana,
Heliconia brachyantha,
Heliconia brenneri,
Heliconia burleana,
Heliconia calatheaphylla,
Heliconia caquetensis,
Heliconia carajaensis,
Heliconia caribaea,
Heliconia carmelae,
Heliconia chartacea,
Heliconia chrysocraspeda,
Heliconia clinophila,
Heliconia colgantea,
Heliconia collinsiana,
Heliconia combinata,
Heliconia cordata,
Heliconia crassa,
Heliconia cristata,
Heliconia cucullata,
Heliconia curtispatha,
Heliconia danielsiana,
Heliconia darienensis,
Heliconia dasyantha,
Heliconia densiflora,
Heliconia dielsiana,
Heliconia donstonea,
Heliconia episcopalis,
Species in the Heliconiaceae family
Heliconia abaloi,
Heliconia acuminata,
Heliconia adflexa,
Heliconia aemygdiana,
Heliconia albicosta,
Heliconia angelica,
Heliconia angusta,
Heliconia antioquiensis,
Heliconia apparicioi,
Heliconia arrecta,
Heliconia atratensis,
Heliconia atropurpurea,
Heliconia aurantiaca,
Heliconia aurea,
Heliconia auriculata,
Heliconia badilloi,
Heliconia barryana,
Heliconia beckneri,
Heliconia bella,
Heliconia berriziana,
Heliconia berryi,
Heliconia bihai,
Heliconia boultoniana,
Heliconia bourgaeana,
Heliconia brachyantha,
Heliconia brenneri,
Heliconia burleana,
Heliconia calatheaphylla,
Heliconia caquetensis,
Heliconia carajaensis,
Heliconia caribaea,
Heliconia carmelae,
Heliconia chartacea,
Heliconia chrysocraspeda,
Heliconia clinophila,
Heliconia colgantea,
Heliconia collinsiana,
Heliconia combinata,
Heliconia cordata,
Heliconia crassa,
Heliconia cristata,
Heliconia cucullata,
Heliconia curtispatha,
Heliconia danielsiana,
Heliconia darienensis,
Heliconia dasyantha,
Heliconia densiflora,
Heliconia dielsiana,
Heliconia donstonea,
Heliconia episcopalis,
References
G. Morales: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'G.Morales' in the authors string.