Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Zingiberales
Genus:
Species:
dasyantha
ID:
438074

Status:
valid

Authors:
K.Koch & C.D.Bouché

Source:
wcs

Year:
1855

Citation Micro:
Index Seminum (B, Berolinensis) 1854(App.): 12 (1855)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000437406

Common Names

  • Heliconia dasyantha
  • Wild Plantain
  • Tropical Plantain

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Synonyms

  • Bihai dasyantha Kuntze [unknown]

Description

Heliconia dasyantha (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 dasyantha is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower. It is also used in landscaping to provide a tropical look and feel.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Heliconia dasyantha is a bright red and yellow bract. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are thin and light green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Heliconia dasyantha is a species of flowering plant native to Panama and Colombia. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and partial to full shade. Propagation is done by division or stem cuttings. The cuttings should be allowed to dry for a few days before planting in moist, well-draining soil.

Where to Find Heliconia dasyantha

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

Heliconia dasyantha FAQ

What is the scientific name of Heliconia dasyantha?

Heliconia dasyantha

What is the natural habitat of Heliconia dasyantha?

Tropical rainforests

What is the average height of Heliconia dasyantha?

2-3 meters

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-248366: Based on the initial data import
Karl Koch (1809-1879): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'K.Koch' in the authors string.
Carl David Bouché (1809-1881): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.D.Bouché' in the authors string.