Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Zingiberales
Genus:
Species:
berguidoi
ID:
1335321

Status:
valid

Authors:
R.Flores, C.Black & A.Ibáñez

Source:
ipni

Year:
2017

Citation Micro:
PhytoKeys 77: 24 (2017)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001347775


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Description

Heliconia berguidoi (also called 'Bergudoi Orchid' and 'Bergudoi Plant', among many other common names) is a species of epiphytic orchid native to Central and South America. It is a small plant, with a single, erect, leafless stem, and a single, large, showy flower. It is found in humid, tropical forests, usually at elevations of up to 1,500 meters.

Uses & Benefits

Heliconia berguidoi is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Heliconia berguidoi has large, yellow flowers with three petals and a tubular calyx. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings are slender and have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Heliconia berguidoi is a tropical evergreen shrub native to Central and South America. It can be propagated by seed or by division of the rootstock. It prefers a well-drained soil in partial shade and requires regular watering. It is best to fertilize the plant in spring and summer with a balanced fertilizer. It is also susceptible to root rot if the soil is too wet.

Where to Find Heliconia berguidoi

Heliconia berguidoi is native to Panama and can be found in the provinces of Bocas del Toro and Chiriqui.

Heliconia berguidoi FAQ

What is the scientific name of Heliconia berguidoi?

Heliconia berguidoi

What is the common name of Heliconia berguidoi?

Bergudo's Heliconia

Where is Heliconia berguidoi found?

It is found in the tropical forests of Central and South America.

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

Alicia Ibáñez: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Ibáñez' in the authors string.
Roberto Flores Arzù: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.Flores' in the authors string.
Carla Black: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.Black' in the authors string.