Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Zingiberales
Genus:
Species:
acuminata
ID:
437528

Status:
valid

Authors:
A.Rich.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1831

Citation Micro:
Nova Acta Phys.-Med. Acad. Caes. Leop.-Carol. Nat. Cur. 15(Suppl.): 26 (1831)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000436860

Common Names

  • Heliconia acuminata
  • Acuminate Heliconia
  • Acuminate Heliconia Vine

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Synonyms

  • Bihai acuminata Kuntze [unknown]
  • Heliconia acuminata acuminata [unknown]

Description

Heliconia acuminata (also called Acuminate 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 acuminata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It has a long flowering period and is easy to care for.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Heliconia acuminata sub. acuminata
Heliconia acuminata sub. occidentalis L.Andersson
Heliconia acuminata sub. immaculata L.Andersson

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Heliconia acuminata has small, yellow flowers with five petals and yellow centers. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Heliconia acuminata 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 acuminata

Heliconia acuminata is found in the tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests of Central and South America.

Heliconia acuminata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Heliconia acuminata?

Heliconia acuminata

What is the common name of Heliconia acuminata?

Acuminate Heliconia

What is the habitat of Heliconia acuminata?

Heliconia acuminata 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

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-248273: Based on the initial data import
Achille Richard (1794-1852): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Rich.' in the authors string.