Heliconia barryana - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Zingiberales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
barryana
ID:
437753
Status:
valid
Authors:
W.J.Kress
Source:
wcs
Year:
1986
Citation Micro:
Selbyana 9: 165 (1986)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000437085
Common Names
- Heliconia barryana
- Barryana heliconia
- Heliconia barryana var. barryana
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Heliconia barryana (also called Barry's Heliconia, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub that grows up to 2 m tall. It has large yellow flowers and is native to South America. It is found in tropical and subtropical forests.
Uses & Benefits
Heliconia barryana 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 barryana has bright red and yellow flowers. Its seeds are small, black and round. Its seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Heliconia barryana is a tropical shrub native to India. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. When propagating from seed, the seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood stems and planted in a moist, well-draining soil mix. The plant prefers partial shade and should be watered regularly.
Where to Find Heliconia barryana
Heliconia barryana is native to Central and South America. It can be found in moist forests, especially in the Andes Mountains.
Heliconia barryana FAQ
What is the common name of Heliconia barryana?
Barry's False Bird-of-Paradise
What is the scientific name of Heliconia barryana?
Heliconia barryana
What is the family of Heliconia barryana?
Heliconiaceae
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-248310: Based on the initial data import
W. John Kress (b.1951): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'W.J.Kress' in the authors string.