Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Zingiberales
Genus:
Species:
episcopalis
ID:
438162

Status:
valid

Authors:
Vell.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1829

Citation Micro:
Fl. Flumin. 3: 107, t. 22 (1829)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000437494

Common Names

  • Episcopalis Heliconia
  • Episcopalis' Heliconia
  • Heliconia Episcopalis

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Synonyms

  • Bihai episcopalis Kuntze [unknown]
  • Bihai ferdinando-coburgi (Szyszyl. ex Wawra) Kuntze [unknown]
  • Heliconia ferdinando-coburgi Szyszyl. ex Wawra [unknown]
  • Heliconia thyrsoidea Mart. ex Petersen [unknown]
  • Heliconia biflora Eichler ex Petersen [unknown]

Description

Heliconia episcopalis (also called Bishop's Heliconia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Heliconiaceae family. It is a rhizomatous perennial herb with bright yellow and red bracts. It is native to the Caribbean and Central America, where it is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests and moist montane forests.

Uses & Benefits

Heliconia episcopalis 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 episcopalis is a yellow and red flower. The seed is small and black. The seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Heliconia episcopalis 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 episcopalis

Heliconia episcopalis is native to the Caribbean region, including Cuba, Jamaica, and Hispaniola.

Heliconia episcopalis FAQ

What is the ideal temperature for Heliconia episcopalis?

Heliconia episcopalis prefers temperatures between 65 and 75 degrees Fahrenheit.

What kind of soil is best for Heliconia episcopalis?

Heliconia episcopalis prefers well-draining, sandy soil.

How much light does Heliconia episcopalis need?

Heliconia episcopalis prefers bright, indirect sunlight.

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,