Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Zingiberales
Genus:
Species:
juliani
ID:
438560

Status:
valid

Authors:
Barreiros

Source:
wcs

Year:
1976

Citation Micro:
Rodriguésia 28(41): 130. 1976

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000437892

Common Names

  • Heliconia juliani
  • Lobster Claw
  • Parrot's Beak

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Description

Heliconia juliani (also called Julian's Heliconia, among many other common names) is a herbaceous perennial native to South America. It typically grows up to 1.5 m tall and has a clumping habit. The leaves are simple, alternate, and lanceolate in shape. It is found in moist, well-drained soils in tropical forests.

Uses & Benefits

Heliconia juliani is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in the production of essential oils, which are used in aromatherapy and other medicinal applications. The plant has several benefits, including being an effective insect repellent, being a source of antioxidants, and having anti-inflammatory properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Heliconia juliani has small, yellow-green flowers that are clustered together in the leaf axils. The seeds are small and round, and the seedlings have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Heliconia juliani is a tropical, evergreen perennial native to Central and South America. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil with a pH between 5.5 and 7.0. Propagate by division in spring or early summer. Plant the divisions 12-18 inches apart and water regularly during the first growing season to establish a deep, extensive root system. Fertilize every 4-6 weeks with a balanced fertilizer.

Where to Find Heliconia juliani

Heliconia juliani is native to the Caribbean, Central and South America.

Heliconia juliani FAQ

What is the scientific name of Heliconia juliani?

Heliconia juliani

What is the common name of Heliconia juliani?

Julian's Heliconia

What is the natural habitat of Heliconia juliani?

Mountain forests in Mexico and Guatemala

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

IPNI record: 119389-2: Originally associated with wfo-0001417555
Humberto de Souza Barreiros (b.1922): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Barreiros' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:119389-2: Based on the initial data import