Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Zingiberales
Genus:
Species:
samperiana
ID:
918615

Status:
valid

Authors:
W.J.Kress & Betancur

Source:
wcs

Year:
2009

Citation Micro:
Caldasia 31: 100 (2009)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000917950

Common Names

  • Heliconia samperiana
  • Samperiana Heliconia
  • Samper's Heliconia

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Description

Heliconia samperiana (also called False Bird of Paradise, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Heliconiaceae family. It is native to Central and South America, and can be found in tropical forests, woodlands, and disturbed areas. It is a perennial herb growing up to 3 m tall, with large, showy bracts in shades of yellow, orange, and red.

Uses & Benefits

Heliconia samperiana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a medicinal plant for treating fever.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Heliconia samperiana has white flowers with a yellow center. Its seeds are small and black. The seedlings have short stems and long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Heliconia samperiana is a tropical plant that is best grown in full sun or partial shade in moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by division in spring or by seed in the fall. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained potting mix and kept moist until germination occurs.

Where to Find Heliconia samperiana

Heliconia samperiana can be found in the tropical and subtropical regions of Colombia and Venezuela.

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-463324: Based on the initial data import
W. John Kress (b.1951): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'W.J.Kress' in the authors string.
Julio Betancur (b.1960): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Betancur' in the authors string.