Heliconia griggsiana - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Zingiberales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
griggsiana
ID:
438353
Status:
valid
Authors:
L.B.Sm.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1939
Citation Micro:
Contr. Gray Herb. 124: 6 (1939)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000437685
Common Names
- Griggs' Heliconia
- Griggs Heliconia
- Griggs' Lobster Claw
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Heliconia griggsiana (also called Griggs's 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 griggsiana 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 griggsiana 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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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Heliconia griggsiana 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 griggsiana
Heliconia griggsiana is native to the tropical regions of Central and South America. It can be found in moist, shady areas.
Heliconia griggsiana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Heliconia griggsiana?
Heliconia griggsiana
What is the common name of Heliconia griggsiana?
Griggs' Heliconia
What is the natural habitat of Heliconia griggsiana?
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-248413: Based on the initial data import
Lyman Bradford Smith (1904-1997): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.B.Sm.' in the authors string.