Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Zingiberales
Genus:
Species:
caribaea
ID:
437932

Status:
valid

Authors:
Lam.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1785

Citation Micro:
Encycl. 1: 426 (1785)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000437264

Common Names

  • Caribaea Heliconia
  • Caribaea Lobster Claw
  • Caribaea False Bird-of-Paradise

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Synonyms

  • Bihai borinquena Griggs [unknown]
  • Bihai borinquena coccinea Griggs & Harris [unknown]
  • Bihai conferta Kuntze [unknown]
  • Bihai luteofusca Kuntze [unknown]
  • Heliconia borinquena Griggs [unknown]
  • Heliconia conferta Petersen [unknown]
  • Heliconia luteofusca Jacq. [unknown]

Description

Heliconia caribaea (also called Caribbean Heliconia, among many other common names) is a perennial flowering plant native to the Caribbean and Central America. It has large, paddle-shaped leaves and grows in humid, tropical habitats.

Uses & Benefits

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

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Heliconia caribaea is a bright red and yellow bract. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are thin and light green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Heliconia caribaea 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 caribaea

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

Heliconia caribaea FAQ

What type of plant is Heliconia caribaea?

Heliconia caribaea is a species of flowering plant in the family Heliconiaceae.

Where does Heliconia caribaea grow?

Heliconia caribaea is native to the Caribbean region.

What are the uses of Heliconia caribaea?

Heliconia caribaea is used as an ornamental plant and for medicinal purposes.

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,

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