Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Zingiberales
Genus:
Species:
mantenensis
ID:
438801

Status:
valid

Authors:
B.R.Silva, Senna V. & Emygdio

Source:
wcs

Year:
2003

Citation Micro:
Bol. Mus. Nac. Rio de Janeiro, Bot. , n.s., 122: 3 (2003)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000438133

Common Names

  • Manten's Heliconia
  • Manten's False Bird-of-Paradise
  • Manten's Wild Plantain

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Description

Heliconia mantenensis (also called Manten 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 mantenensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant and for soil stabilization.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Heliconia mantenensis has bright yellow flowers with a long, curved beak. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are thin and upright.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Heliconia mantenensis 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 mantenensis

Heliconia mantenensis can be found in the tropical forests of Central and South America.

Heliconia mantenensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Heliconia mantenensis?

Heliconia mantenensis

What is the common name of Heliconia mantenensis?

Manten's Heliconia

What is the family of Heliconia mantenensis?

Heliconiaceae

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-248481: Based on the initial data import
Luiz Emygdio de Mello Filho (1913-2002): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Emygdio' in the authors string.
Bruno Rezende Silva: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.R.Silva' in the authors string.