Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Zingiberales
Genus:
Species:
aurantiaca
ID:
437684

Status:
valid

Authors:
Ghiesbr.

Source:
wcs

Year:

Citation Micro:

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000437016

Common Names

  • Heliconia aurantiaca
  • Aurantiaca Heliconia
  • Heliconia Aurantiaca

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Description

Heliconia aurantiaca (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 aurantiaca 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 aurantiaca 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 aurantiaca 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 aurantiaca

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

Heliconia aurantiaca FAQ

What is the scientific name of Heliconia aurantiaca?

Heliconia aurantiaca

What is the common name of Heliconia aurantiaca?

Orange Heliconia

What is the natural habitat of Heliconia aurantiaca?

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,

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