Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Zingiberales
Genus:
Species:
santaremensis
ID:
439516

Status:
valid

Authors:
Barreiros

Source:
wcs

Year:
1980

Citation Micro:
Bradea 3: 103 (1980)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000438848

Common Names

  • Heliconia
  • Santaremensis Heliconia
  • Parrot Flower

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Description

Heliconia santaremensis (also called Santarem 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 santaremensis is a species of flowering plant in the family Heliconiaceae, native to the Amazon rainforest. It is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Heliconia santaremensis 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 santaremensis 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 santaremensis

Heliconia santaremensis can be found in the rainforests of Brazil.

Heliconia santaremensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Heliconia santaremensis?

Heliconia santaremensis

What are the common names of Heliconia santaremensis?

Santarem heliconia, Santarem wild plantain

What is the native range of Heliconia santaremensis?

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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