Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Zingiberales
Genus:
Species:
farinosa
ID:
438190

Status:
valid

Authors:
Raddi

Source:
wcs

Year:
1820

Citation Micro:
Mem. Mat. Fis. Soc. Ital. Sci. Modena, Pt. Mem. Fis. 18: 393 (1820)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000437522

Common Names

  • Farinosa Heliconia
  • Farinosa's Heliconia
  • Heliconia Farinosa

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Synonyms

  • Bihai brasiliensis Kuntze [unknown]
  • Bihai brasiliensis pulverulenta Griggs [unknown]
  • Bihai pulverulenta Kuntze [unknown]
  • Heliconia brasiliensis Hook. [unknown]
  • Heliconia farinosa angusta Barreiros [unknown]
  • Heliconia farinosa constricta Barreiros [unknown]
  • Heliconia farinosa efarinosa Barreiros [unknown]
  • Heliconia farinosa magna Barreiros [unknown]
  • Heliconia farinosa versatilis (Barreiros) Barreiros [unknown]
  • Heliconia farinosa versatilis Barreiros [unknown]
  • Heliconia pulverulenta Lindl. [unknown]
  • Heliconia sampaioana Emygdio [unknown]
  • Heliconia speciosa hort. ex Horan. [unknown]
  • Heliconia vellozoana Emygdio [unknown]
  • Heliconia farinosa efarinosa Barreiros [unknown]

Description

Heliconia farinosa (also called Farinose 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 farinosa 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 farinosa 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 farinosa 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 farinosa

Heliconia farinosa is native to Central and South America, including Mexico, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Brazil.

Heliconia farinosa FAQ

What is the ideal temperature for Heliconia farinosa?

Heliconia farinosa prefers temperatures between 65 and 75 degrees Fahrenheit.

What kind of soil is best for Heliconia farinosa?

Heliconia farinosa prefers well-draining, sandy soil.

How much light does Heliconia farinosa need?

Heliconia farinosa 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,

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