Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Zingiberales
Genus:
Species:
estiletioides
ID:
438172

Status:
valid

Authors:
Abalo & G.Morales

Source:
wcs

Year:
1982

Citation Micro:
Phytologia 51(1): 30. 1982

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000437504

Common Names

  • Estiletioides Heliconia
  • Estiletioides' Heliconia
  • Heliconia Estiletioides

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Description

Heliconia estiletioides (also called Estiletioides 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 estiletioides 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 estiletioides 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 estiletioides is a tropical plant that prefers warm, humid conditions and partial shade. It can be propagated by seed or division of the rhizomes. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer, and rhizomes can be divided in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Heliconia estiletioides

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

Heliconia estiletioides FAQ

What is the ideal temperature for Heliconia estiletioides?

Heliconia estiletioides prefers temperatures between 65 and 75 degrees Fahrenheit.

What kind of soil is best for Heliconia estiletioides?

Heliconia estiletioides prefers well-draining, sandy soil.

How much light does Heliconia estiletioides need?

Heliconia estiletioides 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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-248383: Based on the initial data import
G. Morales: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'G.Morales' in the authors string.
José E. Abalo: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Abalo' in the authors string.