Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Zingiberales
Genus:
Species:
atropurpurea
ID:
437673

Status:
valid

Authors:
G.S.Daniels & F.G.Stiles

Source:
wcs

Year:
1979

Citation Micro:
Brenesia 15(Supl.): 15 (1979)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000437005

Common Names

  • Heliconia atropurpurea
  • Atropurpurea Heliconia
  • Heliconia Atropurpurea

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Description

Heliconia atropurpurea (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 atropurpurea 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 atropurpurea 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.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Heliconia atropurpurea 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 atropurpurea

Heliconia atropurpurea is native to Central and South America. It can be found in moist forests, especially in the Andes Mountains.

Heliconia atropurpurea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Heliconia atropurpurea?

Heliconia atropurpurea

What is the common name of Heliconia atropurpurea?

Purple Heliconia

What is the natural habitat of Heliconia atropurpurea?

Rainforest understory in Costa Rica

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-248297: Based on the initial data import
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.