Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Zingiberales
Genus:
Species:
lanata
ID:
438580

Status:
valid

Authors:
(P.Green) W.J.Kress

Source:
wcs

Year:
1990

Citation Micro:
Allertonia 6: 40 (1990)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000437912

Common Names

  • Heliconia lanata
  • Lobster Claw
  • Parrot's Beak

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Synonyms

  • Heliconia indica lanata P.S.Green [unknown]

Description

Heliconia lanata (also called Woolly 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 lanata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and is also used for its medicinal properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Heliconia lanata has large, yellow flowers that are clustered together in large, dense spikes. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small, with narrow, pointed leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Heliconia lanata is a tropical plant that grows in moist, humid climates. It can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers moist soil and partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light frosts.

Where to Find Heliconia lanata

Heliconia lanata is native to Central and South America and can be found in moist forests.

Heliconia lanata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Heliconia lanata?

Heliconia lanata

What is the common name of Heliconia lanata?

Woolly Heliconia

What is the natural habitat of Heliconia lanata?

It is native to 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-248446: Based on the initial data import
W. John Kress (b.1951): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'W.J.Kress' in the authors string.