Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Zingiberales
Genus:
Species:
auriculata
ID:
437708

Status:
valid

Authors:
Barreiros

Source:
wcs

Year:
1980

Citation Micro:
Bradea 3: 103 (1980)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000437040

Common Names

  • Heliconia auriculata
  • Auriculata Heliconia
  • Heliconia Auriculata

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Description

Heliconia auriculata (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 auriculata 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

Flower: Large, orange-red flowers with three petals. Seeds: Small, black seeds. Seedlings: Seedlings have a single pair of cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Heliconia auriculata 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 auriculata

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

Heliconia auriculata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Heliconia auriculata?

Heliconia auriculata

What is the common name of Heliconia auriculata?

Ear-Leaf Heliconia

What is the natural habitat of Heliconia auriculata?

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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