Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Zingiberales
Genus:
Species:
rodriguezii
ID:
439433

Status:
valid

Authors:
F.G.Stiles

Source:
wcs

Year:
1982

Citation Micro:
Brenesia 19-20: 222 (1982)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000438765

Common Names

  • Heliconia
  • Rodriguezii Heliconia
  • Parrot Flower

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Description

Heliconia rodriguezii (also called Rodriguez' False Bird-of-Paradise, among many other common names) is a perennial plant in the Heliconiaceae family. It has yellow and red flowers and is native to Central and South America. It is found in tropical forests and wet areas.

Uses & Benefits

Heliconia rodriguezii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Heliconia rodriguezii 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 rodriguezii is a tropical plant native to Central and South America. It is a fast-growing, upright perennial with large, colorful bracts. It can be propagated by division or by seed. When propagating by seed, the seeds should be sown in a warm, moist environment and kept in a warm, humid environment until they germinate. When propagating by division, the rhizomes should be divided into sections and planted in moist soil. The plants should be kept in a warm, humid environment and given plenty of light and water.

Where to Find Heliconia rodriguezii

Heliconia rodriguezii can be found in Central and South America.

Heliconia rodriguezii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Heliconia rodriguezii?

Heliconia rodriguezii

What is the common name of Heliconia rodriguezii?

Rodriguez's Heliconia

What is the natural habitat of Heliconia rodriguezii?

Tropical rainforests

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-248567: Based on the initial data import
F. Gary Stiles (b.1942): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'F.G.Stiles' in the authors string.