Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Zingiberales
Genus:
Species:
aurea
ID:
437692

Status:
valid

Authors:
G.Rodr.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1954

Citation Micro:
Bol. Soc. Venez. Ci. Nat. 15: 120 (1954)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000437024

Common Names

  • Heliconia aurea
  • Aurea Heliconia
  • Heliconia Aurea

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Description

Heliconia aurea (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 aurea is a plant native to South America. It is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is known for its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Heliconia aurea 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 aurea 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 aurea

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

Heliconia aurea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Heliconia aurea?

Heliconia aurea

What is the common name of Heliconia aurea?

Golden Heliconia

What is the natural habitat of Heliconia aurea?

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,