Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Zingiberales
Genus:
Species:
bella
ID:
437769

Status:
valid

Authors:
W.J.Kress

Source:
wcs

Year:
1986

Citation Micro:
Selbyana 9: 158 (1986)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000437101

Common Names

  • Heliconia bella
  • Bella heliconia
  • Heliconia bella var. bella

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Description

Heliconia bella (also called Beautiful 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 bella 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 bella 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 bella 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 bella

Heliconia bella is native to tropical regions of South and Central America.

Heliconia bella FAQ

What is the common name of Heliconia bella?

Bella False Bird-of-Paradise

What is the scientific name of Heliconia bella?

Heliconia bella

What is the family of Heliconia bella?

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-248312: Based on the initial data import
W. John Kress (b.1951): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'W.J.Kress' in the authors string.