Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Zingiberales
Genus:
Species:
gracilis
ID:
438346

Status:
valid

Authors:
G.S.Daniels & F.G.Stiles

Source:
wcs

Year:
1979

Citation Micro:
Brenesia 15(Supl.): 21 (1979)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000437678

Common Names

  • Gracile Heliconia
  • Gracilis Heliconia
  • Gracilis's Lobster Claw

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Description

Heliconia gracilis (also called Slender Heliconia, among many other common names) is a perennial plant native to Central and South America. It is a tall plant with large, paddle-shaped leaves and long, colorful bracts. The leaves are green in color and have a waxy texture. The plant produces small, yellow flowers in the summer. It is found in tropical rainforests and wet, humid areas.

Uses & Benefits

Heliconia gracilis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a food source for livestock and as a source of fiber and dye.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Heliconia gracilis has large, yellow flowers that produce small, black seeds. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with narrow, linear leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Heliconia gracilis is a perennial plant that is native to the tropical forests of Central and South America. It can be propagated from seed or by division of the rhizomes. The plant prefers a moist, well-drained soil and a warm, humid climate. It should be grown in full sun or partial shade and should be protected from strong winds. The plant should be watered regularly and fertilized every two weeks during the growing season.

Where to Find Heliconia gracilis

Heliconia gracilis is native to the tropical regions of Central and South America. It can be found in moist, shady areas.

Heliconia gracilis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Heliconia gracilis?

Heliconia gracilis

What is the common name of Heliconia gracilis?

Graceful Heliconia

What is the natural habitat of Heliconia gracilis?

Tropical rainforests of Central and South America

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-248412: Based on the initial data import
Gilbert S. Daniels: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'G.S.Daniels' in the authors string.
F. Gary Stiles (b.1942): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'F.G.Stiles' in the authors string.