Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Zingiberales
Genus:
Species:
cordata
ID:
438032

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.Andersson

Source:
wcs

Year:
1985

Citation Micro:
Opera Bot. 82: 109 (1985)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000437364

Common Names

  • Heliconia cordata
  • Cordata heliconia
  • Heliconia cordata var. cordata

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Description

Heliconia cordata (also called Heart-Leaf 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 cordata 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 cordata 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 cordata is a tropical perennial with large, showy flowers. It is native to Central and South America and prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by division in the spring or by seed. Cuttings can also be taken in the summer.

Where to Find Heliconia cordata

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

Heliconia cordata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Heliconia cordata?

Heliconia cordata

What type of plant is Heliconia cordata?

Tropical perennial

What is the optimal soil type for Heliconia cordata?

Organic-rich, moist soil

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-248358: Based on the initial data import
Lennart Andersson (1948-2005): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.Andersson' in the authors string.