Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Zingiberales
Genus:
Species:
albicosta
ID:
437599

Status:
valid

Authors:
(G.S.Daniels & F.G.Stiles) L.Andersson

Source:
wcs

Year:
1992

Citation Micro:
Opera Bot. 111: 59 (1992)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000436931

Common Names

  • Heliconia albicosta
  • Albicostal Heliconia
  • Albicostal Heliconia Vine

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Synonyms

  • Heliconia irrasa albicosta G.S.Daniels & F.G.Stiles [unknown]

Description

Heliconia albicosta (also called White-ribbed 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 albicosta 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 albicosta 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 albicosta is a tropical shrub native to India. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. When propagating from seed, the seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood stems and planted in a moist, well-draining soil mix. The plant prefers partial shade and should be watered regularly.

Where to Find Heliconia albicosta

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

Heliconia albicosta FAQ

What is the scientific name of Heliconia albicosta?

Heliconia albicosta

What is the common name of Heliconia albicosta?

White-ribbed Heliconia

What is the habitat of Heliconia albicosta?

Heliconia albicosta is found in tropical and subtropical moist forests in India

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

Lennart Andersson (1948-2005): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.Andersson' in the authors string.
Gilbert S. Daniels: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'G.S.Daniels' in the authors string.
F. Gary Stiles (b.1942): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'F.G.Stiles' in the authors string.