Heliconia clinophila - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Zingiberales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
clinophila
ID:
437989
Status:
valid
Authors:
R.R.Sm.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1975
Citation Micro:
Phytologia 30: 212 (1975)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000437321
Common Names
- Heliconia clinophila
- Clinophila heliconia
- Heliconia clinophila var. clinophila
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Heliconia clinophila (also called Clinophila 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 clinophila 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
The flower of Heliconia clinophila is a long, curved, yellow flower. The seed is small and black in color. The seedlings are small and green.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Heliconia clinophila 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 clinophila
Heliconia clinophila can be found in the tropical forests of Central and South America.
Heliconia clinophila FAQ
What type of plant is Heliconia clinophila?
Heliconia clinophila is a species of flowering plant in the family Heliconiaceae.
Where does Heliconia clinophila grow?
Heliconia clinophila is native to the Caribbean region.
What are the uses of Heliconia clinophila?
Heliconia clinophila 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-248349: Based on the initial data import
Robert Roy Smith (1934-1993): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.R.Sm.' in the authors string.