Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Zingiberales
Genus:
Species:
collinsiana
ID:
438000

Status:
valid

Authors:
Griggs

Source:
wcs

Year:
1903

Citation Micro:
Bull. Torrey Bot. Club 30: 648 (1903)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000437332

Common Names

  • Heliconia collinsiana
  • Collinsiana heliconia
  • Heliconia collinsiana var. collinsiana

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Synonyms

  • Bihai collinsiana Griggs [unknown]

Description

Heliconia collinsiana (also called Collins' 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 collinsiana is an ornamental plant used in gardens and flower beds. It is also used as a medicinal plant and for erosion control.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Heliconia collinsiana var. collinsiana

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Heliconia collinsiana is a long, curved, yellow flower. The seed is small and black in color. The seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Heliconia collinsiana 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 collinsiana

Heliconia collinsiana can be found in the tropical forests of Central and South America.

Heliconia collinsiana FAQ

What type of plant is Heliconia collinsiana?

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

Where does Heliconia collinsiana grow?

Heliconia collinsiana is native to the Caribbean region.

What are the uses of Heliconia collinsiana?

Heliconia collinsiana 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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