Status:
valid
Authors:
Barreiros
Source:
wcs
Year:
1976
Citation Micro:
Rodriguésia 28(41): 129. 1976
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000436983
Common Names
- Heliconia apparicioi
- Apparicioi Heliconia
- Heliconia Apparicioi
Description
Heliconia apparicioi (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 apparicioi 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 apparicioi has large, yellow flowers with three petals and three sepals. Its seeds are small, ovoid, and black in color. The seedlings are small and have a single cotyledon.
Cultivation and Propagation
Heliconia apparicioi is a tropical evergreen perennial that grows best in full sun to partial shade in moist, well-drained soil. Propagate by division or by seed. Seeds should be sown in a warm, moist, well-drained soil and kept in a warm, humid environment until germination occurs.
Where to Find Heliconia apparicioi
Heliconia apparicioi is found in the tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests of Central and South America.
Heliconia apparicioi FAQ
What is the scientific name of Heliconia apparicioi?
Heliconia apparicioi
What type of plant is Heliconia apparicioi?
Tropical perennial
What is the optimal soil type for Heliconia apparicioi?
Organic-rich, moist soil
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,