Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Zingiberales
Genus:
Species:
boultoniana
ID:
437824

Status:
valid

Authors:
Abalo & G.Morales

Source:
wcs

Year:
1982

Citation Micro:
Phytologia 51(1): 16. 1982

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000437156

Common Names

  • Boulton's Heliconia
  • Boulton's Lobster Claw
  • Boulton's False Bird-of-Paradise

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Description

Heliconia boultoniana (also called False Bird of Paradise, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Central and South America. It has long, narrow leaves and colorful bracts that make up its inflorescence. It is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests, as well as in disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Heliconia boultoniana is an ornamental plant used in gardens and flower beds. It is also used as a medicinal plant and for erosion control.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Heliconia boultoniana 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 boultoniana is a large, upright, evergreen perennial with long, narrow, paddle-shaped leaves. The plant produces large, bright red and yellow flowers in the summer. Cultivation and propagation: It is best grown in partial shade in moist, well-drained soil. It is propagated by division or cuttings. It is drought tolerant and requires little water once established.

Where to Find Heliconia boultoniana

Heliconia boultoniana can be found in the rainforests of Central and South America.

Heliconia boultoniana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Heliconia boultoniana?

Heliconia boultoniana

What is the common name of Heliconia boultoniana?

Boulton's Heliconia

What is the natural habitat of Heliconia boultoniana?

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-248321: Based on the initial data import
G. Morales: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'G.Morales' in the authors string.
José E. Abalo: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Abalo' in the authors string.