Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Zingiberales
Genus:
Species:
litana
ID:
438697

Status:
valid

Authors:
W.J.Kress

Source:
wcs

Year:
1992

Citation Micro:
Brittonia 43: 255 (1991 publ. 1992)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000438029

Common Names

  • Heliconia litana
  • Litana Heliconia
  • Heliconia Litana

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Description

Heliconia litana (also called Litana Heliconia, among many other common names) is a species of evergreen perennial in the family Heliconiaceae. It is native to the Caribbean, Central America, and northern South America. It typically grows in moist, shady, and humid habitats in tropical and subtropical climates.

Uses & Benefits

Heliconia litana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever and malaria.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Heliconia litana is yellowish-white and has a pleasant fragrance. The seed is small and round with a dark brown color. The seedling is a small shrub with small, dark green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Heliconia litana 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 litana

Heliconia litana can be found in the tropical rainforests of Central and South America.

Heliconia litana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Heliconia litana?

Heliconia litana

What is the common name of Heliconia litana?

Litana Heliconia

What is the natural habitat of Heliconia litana?

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-248465: Based on the initial data import
W. John Kress (b.1951): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'W.J.Kress' in the authors string.