Heliconia chartacea - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Zingiberales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
chartacea
ID:
437956
Status:
valid
Authors:
Lane ex Barreiros
Source:
wcs
Year:
1972
Citation Micro:
Revista Brasil. Biol. 32: 205 (1972)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000437288
Common Names
- Chartacea Heliconia
- Chartacea Lobster Claw
- Chartacea False Bird-of-Paradise
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Heliconia chartacea (also called Chartacea 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 chartacea is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower in floral arrangements.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Heliconia chartacea var. chartaceaFlower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Heliconia chartacea 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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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Heliconia chartacea 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 chartacea
Heliconia chartacea can be found in the rainforests of Central and South America.
Heliconia chartacea FAQ
What type of plant is Heliconia chartacea?
Heliconia chartacea is a species of flowering plant in the family Heliconiaceae.
Where does Heliconia chartacea grow?
Heliconia chartacea is native to the Caribbean region.
What are the uses of Heliconia chartacea?
Heliconia chartacea 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,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-248343: Based on the initial data import
Irwin E. Lane (b.1926): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lane' in the authors string.
Humberto de Souza Barreiros (b.1922): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Barreiros' in the authors string.