Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Zingiberales
Genus:
Species:
densiflora
ID:
438096

Status:
valid

Authors:
B.Verl.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1869

Citation Micro:
Rev. Hort. (Paris) 41: 274 (1869)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000437428

Common Names

  • Heliconia densiflora
  • Parrot's Beak
  • Lobster Claw

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Synonyms

  • Bihai densiflora Kuntze [unknown]

Description

Heliconia densiflora (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 densiflora is a popular ornamental plant used in gardens and landscapes. It is also used as a cut flower and for making floral arrangements. The leaves of the plant are used in traditional medicine to treat fever, stomach pain, and other ailments.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Heliconia densiflora sub. densiflora

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Heliconia densiflora 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 densiflora 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 densiflora

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

Heliconia densiflora FAQ

What is the scientific name of Heliconia densiflora?

Heliconia densiflora

What is the common name of Heliconia densiflora?

Red Torch

What is the natural habitat of Heliconia densiflora?

Tropical rainforests of Central and South America

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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