Heliconia colgantea - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Zingiberales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
colgantea
ID:
437995
Status:
valid
Authors:
G.S.Daniels & F.G.Stiles
Source:
wcs
Year:
1979
Citation Micro:
Brenesia 15(Supl.): 18 (1979)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000437327
Common Names
- Heliconia colgantea
- Colgantea heliconia
- Heliconia colgantea var. colgantea
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Heliconia colgantea (also called Hanging 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 colgantea 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 colgantea 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 colgantea 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 colgantea
Heliconia colgantea can be found in the tropical forests of Central and South America.
Heliconia colgantea FAQ
What type of plant is Heliconia colgantea?
Heliconia colgantea is a species of flowering plant in the family Heliconiaceae.
Where does Heliconia colgantea grow?
Heliconia colgantea is native to the Caribbean region.
What are the uses of Heliconia colgantea?
Heliconia colgantea 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-248350: Based on the initial data import
Gilbert S. Daniels: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'G.S.Daniels' in the authors string.
F. Gary Stiles (b.1942): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'F.G.Stiles' in the authors string.