Heliconia excelsa - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Zingiberales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
excelsa
ID:
438179
Status:
valid
Authors:
L.Andersson
Source:
wcs
Year:
1985
Citation Micro:
Fl. Ecuador 22(221): 64. 1985
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000437511
Common Names
- Excelsa Heliconia
- Excelsa's Heliconia
- Heliconia Excelsa
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Heliconia excelsa (also called Tall 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 excelsa 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 excelsa is a yellow and red flower. The seed is small and black. The seedlings are small and green.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Heliconia excelsa 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 excelsa
Heliconia excelsa is native to the Caribbean region, including Cuba, Jamaica, and Hispaniola.
Heliconia excelsa FAQ
What is the ideal temperature for Heliconia excelsa?
Heliconia excelsa prefers temperatures between 65 and 75 degrees Fahrenheit.
What kind of soil is best for Heliconia excelsa?
Heliconia excelsa prefers well-draining, sandy soil.
How much light does Heliconia excelsa need?
Heliconia excelsa 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-248384: Based on the initial data import
Lennart Andersson (1948-2005): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.Andersson' in the authors string.