Heliconia faunorum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Zingiberales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
faunorum
ID:
438226
Status:
valid
Authors:
W.J.Kress & L.Andersson
Source:
wcs
Year:
1989
Citation Micro:
Selbyana 11: 52 (1989)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000437558
Common Names
- Faunorum Heliconia
- Faunorum's Heliconia
- Heliconia Faunorum
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Heliconia faunorum (also called Faun'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 faunorum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower. It is also used in landscaping to provide a tropical look and feel.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Heliconia faunorum 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 faunorum is a tropical perennial that is native to Central and South America. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun. Propagation is by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a warm, humid environment. Division should be done in spring or early summer.
Where to Find Heliconia faunorum
Heliconia faunorum is native to Central and South America, including Mexico, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Brazil.
Heliconia faunorum FAQ
What is the ideal temperature for Heliconia faunorum?
Heliconia faunorum prefers temperatures between 65 and 75 degrees Fahrenheit.
What kind of soil is best for Heliconia faunorum?
Heliconia faunorum prefers well-draining, sandy soil.
How much light does Heliconia faunorum need?
Heliconia faunorum 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-248393: Based on the initial data import
Lennart Andersson (1948-2005): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.Andersson' in the authors string.
W. John Kress (b.1951): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'W.J.Kress' in the authors string.