Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Zingiberales
Genus:
Species:
sanctae-theresae
ID:
439501

Status:
valid

Authors:
Abalo & G.Morales

Source:
wcs

Year:
1985

Citation Micro:
Phytologia 57(1): 54. 1985

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000438833

Common Names

  • Heliconia
  • Sanctae-Theresae Heliconia
  • Parrot Flower

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Description

Heliconia sanctae-theresae (also called Saint Theresa's Heliconia, among many other common names) is an evergreen perennial with large, colorful bracts and long, narrow leaves. It is native to Central and South America and is found in tropical forests and wetlands.

Uses & Benefits

Heliconia sanctae-theresae is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It can also be used as a food source for bees and other pollinators.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Heliconia sanctae-theresae has large, yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings are small and have two leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Heliconia sanctae-theresae is a perennial herbaceous plant that grows in moist, well-drained soils. It is easy to propagate from seed, and can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and can tolerate some drought. It can also be propagated from cuttings.

Where to Find Heliconia sanctae-theresae

Heliconia sanctae-theresae can be found in the rainforests of Costa Rica.

Heliconia sanctae-theresae FAQ

What is the scientific name of Heliconia sanctae-theresae?

Heliconia sanctae-theresae

What is the common name of Heliconia sanctae-theresae?

Saint Theresa Heliconia

What is the natural habitat of Heliconia sanctae-theresae?

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-248576: Based on the initial data import
G. Morales: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'G.Morales' in the authors string.
José E. Abalo: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Abalo' in the authors string.