Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Zingiberales
Genus:
Species:
curtispatha
ID:
438054

Status:
valid

Authors:
Petersen

Source:
wcs

Year:
1890

Citation Micro:
Fl. Bras. 3(3): 15 (1890)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000437386

Common Names

  • Heliconia curtispatha
  • Curtispatha heliconia
  • Heliconia curtispatha var. curtispatha

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Synonyms

  • Bihai curtispatha Kuntze [unknown]

Description

Heliconia curtispatha (also called Wild Plantain, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Central and South America. It has long, narrow leaves and bright red and yellow flowers. It grows in tropical and subtropical regions, in moist, shady forests and along riverbanks.

Uses & Benefits

Heliconia curtispatha is a plant that is used for ornamental purposes in gardens and parks. It is also used as a food source for birds and other wildlife. It is known to be a good source of nectar for bees and other pollinators.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Heliconia curtispatha 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 curtispatha 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 curtispatha

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

Heliconia curtispatha FAQ

What is the scientific name of Heliconia curtispatha?

Heliconia curtispatha

What type of plant is Heliconia curtispatha?

Tropical perennial

What is the optimal soil type for Heliconia curtispatha?

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,

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