Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Zingiberales
Genus:
Species:
burleana
ID:
437875

Status:
valid

Authors:
Abalo & G.Morales

Source:
wcs

Year:
1983

Citation Micro:
Phytologia 52(6): 394. 1983

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000437207

Common Names

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

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Description

Heliconia burleana (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 burleana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower in floral arrangements.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Heliconia burleana has large, showy flowers that are usually yellow or orange in color. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a rosette-like shape.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Heliconia burleana is a hardy, evergreen perennial that grows in full sun to partial shade. It is easy to propagate by division or cuttings. It is drought tolerant and requires little maintenance once established.

Where to Find Heliconia burleana

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

Heliconia burleana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Heliconia burleana?

Heliconia burleana

What is the common name of Heliconia burleana?

Burle's Heliconia

What is the natural habitat of Heliconia burleana?

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-248330: 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.