Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Zingiberales
Genus:
Species:
beckneri
ID:
437762

Status:
valid

Authors:
R.R.Sm.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1975

Citation Micro:
Phytologia 30: 210 (1975)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000437094

Common Names

  • Heliconia beckneri
  • Beckneri heliconia
  • Heliconia beckneri var. beckneri

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Description

Heliconia beckneri (also called Beckner'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 beckneri 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 beckneri 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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Cultivation and Propagation

Heliconia beckneri 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 beckneri

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

Heliconia beckneri FAQ

What is the common name of Heliconia beckneri?

Beckner's False Bird-of-Paradise

What is the scientific name of Heliconia beckneri?

Heliconia beckneri

What is the family of Heliconia beckneri?

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-248311: Based on the initial data import
Robert Roy Smith (1934-1993): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.R.Sm.' in the authors string.