Heliconia pruinosa - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Zingiberales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pruinosa
ID:
439219
Status:
valid
Authors:
Loes.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1916
Citation Micro:
Beibl. Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 117: 7 (1916)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000438551
Common Names
- Heliconia Pruinosa
- Pruinose Heliconia
- Tropical Heliconia
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Heliconia pruinosa (also called pruinose heliconia, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Central and South America. It has large, red flowers and large, oval leaves. It grows in moist, shady habitats, such as rainforests and tropical woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Heliconia pruinosa is an ornamental plant that is often used in tropical gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used medicinally to treat digestive conditions, as well as to reduce inflammation and fever.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Heliconia pruinosa is a long, curved, yellow-green bract that grows from a short stem. Its seeds are small, black and oval in shape. The seedlings are small, green and have a single, long leaf.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Heliconia pruinosa is an evergreen, herbaceous perennial that is native to Costa Rica. It is easy to grow and propagate, and can be propagated from seed or by division. It prefers a well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. It can tolerate some drought, but will need regular watering during the summer months. It can be propagated by division in the spring or early summer.
Where to Find Heliconia pruinosa
Heliconia pruinosa is native to Central and South America and can be found in tropical and subtropical rainforests.
Heliconia pruinosa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Heliconia pruinosa?
Heliconia pruinosa
What is the common name of Heliconia pruinosa?
Pruinose Heliconia
What is the natural habitat of Heliconia pruinosa?
Tropical rainforests and wet mountain forests
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-248537: Based on the initial data import
Ludwig Eduard Theodor Loesener (1865-1941): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Loes.' in the authors string.