Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Zingiberales
Genus:
Species:
adflexa
ID:
437555

Status:
valid

Authors:
Standl.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1927

Citation Micro:
J. Washington Acad. Sci. 17: 162 (1927)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000436887

Common Names

  • Heliconia adflexa
  • Adflex Heliconia
  • Adflex Heliconia Vine

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Synonyms

  • Bihai adflexa Griggs [unknown]

Description

Heliconia adflexa (also called Flexuous 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 adflexa 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 adflexa 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 adflexa 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 adflexa

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

Heliconia adflexa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Heliconia adflexa?

Heliconia adflexa

What is the common name of Heliconia adflexa?

Adflex Heliconia

What is the habitat of Heliconia adflexa?

Heliconia adflexa 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,

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