Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Zingiberales
Genus:
Species:
angusta
ID:
437634

Status:
valid

Authors:
Vell.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1829

Citation Micro:
Fl. Flumin. 3: 106, t. 20 (1829)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000436966

Common Names

  • Heliconia angusta
  • Angust Heliconia
  • Angust Heliconia Vine

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Synonyms

  • Bihai angusta Griggs [unknown]
  • Bihai angustifolia Kuntze [unknown]
  • Heliconia angustifolia Hook. [unknown]
  • Heliconia aurorea Emygdio & E.Santos [unknown]
  • Heliconia bicolor Benth. [unknown]
  • Heliconia bidentata Barreiros [unknown]
  • Heliconia citrina Emygdio & E.Santos [unknown]
  • Heliconia fluminensis Emygdio & E.Santos [unknown]
  • Heliconia lacletteana Emygdio & E.Santos [unknown]
  • Heliconia laneana Barreiros [unknown]
  • Heliconia laneana elatior Barreiros [unknown]
  • Heliconia laneana flava Barreiros [unknown]
  • Heliconia laneana flava (Barreiros) E.Santos [unknown]

Description

Heliconia angusta (also called False Bird-of-Paradise, among many other common names) is a flowering plant native to tropical regions of Central and South America. It has long, narrow leaves and bright yellow flowers. It is typically found in humid rainforests and along riverbanks.

Uses & Benefits

Heliconia angusta 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 angusta 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 angusta 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 angusta

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

Heliconia angusta FAQ

What is the scientific name of Heliconia angusta?

Heliconia angusta

What is the natural habitat of Heliconia angusta?

Tropical rainforests

What is the average height of Heliconia angusta?

2-3 meters

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,