Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Zingiberales
Genus:
Species:
revoluta
ID:
439367

Status:
valid

Authors:
Standl.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1930

Citation Micro:
Publ. Field Columb. Mus., Bot. Ser. 8: 4 (1930)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000438699

Common Names

  • Heliconia Revoluta
  • Tropical False Bird-of-Paradise
  • Revolute Heliconia

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Synonyms

  • Bihai revoluta Griggs [unknown]
  • Heliconia sanctae-martae L.Andersson [unknown]
  • Heliconia steyermarkii Aristeg. [unknown]

Description

Heliconia revoluta (also called Lobster Claw, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Heliconiaceae. It is native to Central and South America, and it grows in tropical forests and disturbed areas. It has red and yellow flowers and large leaves.

Uses & Benefits

Heliconia revoluta is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Heliconia revoluta has bright red and yellow flowers with long, curved petals. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of cotyledons and a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Heliconia revoluta 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 revoluta

Heliconia revoluta can be found in Central and South America.

Heliconia revoluta FAQ

What is the scientific name of Heliconia revoluta?

Heliconia revoluta

What are the common names of Heliconia revoluta?

Revolute heliconia, revolute wild plantain

What is the native range of Heliconia revoluta?

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,

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