Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Zingiberales
Genus:
Species:
longiflora
ID:
438712

Status:
valid

Authors:
R.R.Sm.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1977

Citation Micro:
Phytologia 36: 255 (1977)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000438044

Common Names

  • Heliconia longiflora
  • Longiflora Heliconia
  • Heliconia Longiflora

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Description

Heliconia longiflora (also called Long-flowered Heliconia, among many other common names) is an evergreen perennial plant that grows up to 1.5 m tall. It is native to Central and South America, and is often found in tropical rainforests and other humid habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Heliconia longiflora 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.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Heliconia longiflora sub. longiflora

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Heliconia longiflora 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 longiflora 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 longiflora

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

Heliconia longiflora FAQ

What is the scientific name of Heliconia longiflora?

Heliconia longiflora

What is the common name of Heliconia longiflora?

Long-Flowered Heliconia

What is the natural habitat of Heliconia longiflora?

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-248467: Based on the initial data import
Robert Roy Smith (1934-1993): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.R.Sm.' in the authors string.