Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Zingiberales
Genus:
Species:
dielsiana
ID:
438109

Status:
valid

Authors:
Loes.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1937

Citation Micro:
Biblioth. Bot. 29: 70 (1937)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000437441

Common Names

  • Diels' Heliconia
  • Diels Heliconia
  • Diels' Lobster Claw

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Synonyms

  • Heliconia andina Abalo & G.Morales [unknown]

Description

Heliconia dielsiana (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 dielsiana 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.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Heliconia dielsiana 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 dielsiana 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 dielsiana

Heliconia dielsiana can be found in tropical regions of South America, including Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Brazil.

Heliconia dielsiana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Heliconia dielsiana?

Heliconia dielsiana

What is the common name of Heliconia dielsiana?

Diels' Heliconia

What is the natural habitat of Heliconia dielsiana?

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,