Heliconia combinata - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Zingiberales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
combinata
ID:
438016
Status:
valid
Authors:
Abalo & G.Morales
Source:
wcs
Year:
1983
Citation Micro:
Phytologia 54(6): 418. 1983
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000437348
Common Names
- Heliconia combinata
- Combinata heliconia
- Heliconia combinata var. combinata
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Heliconia combinata (also called Combination Heliconia, among many other common names) is a perennial plant native to Central and South America. It is a tall plant with large, paddle-shaped leaves and long, colorful bracts. The leaves are green in color and have a waxy texture. The plant produces small, yellow flowers in the summer. It is found in tropical rainforests and wet, humid areas.
Uses & Benefits
Heliconia combinata 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 combinata 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 combinata 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 combinata
Heliconia combinata can be found in the tropical forests of Central and South America.
Heliconia combinata FAQ
What type of plant is Heliconia combinata?
Heliconia combinata is a species of flowering plant in the family Heliconiaceae.
Where does Heliconia combinata grow?
Heliconia combinata is native to the Caribbean region.
What are the uses of Heliconia combinata?
Heliconia combinata 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-248355: Based on the initial data import
G. Morales: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'G.Morales' in the authors string.
José E. Abalo: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Abalo' in the authors string.