Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Zingiberales
Genus:
Species:
scarlatina
ID:
439531

Status:
valid

Authors:
Abalo & G.Morales

Source:
wcs

Year:
1982

Citation Micro:
Phytologia 51(1): 58. 1982

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000438863

Common Names

  • Heliconia
  • Scarlatina Heliconia
  • Parrot Flower

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Synonyms

  • Heliconia aristeguietae Abalo & G.Morales [unknown]
  • Heliconia gilbertiana Abalo & G.Morales [unknown]

Description

Heliconia scarlatina (also called Scarlet 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 scarlatina 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

Flower: Heliconia scarlatina has bright red and yellow flowers. Seed: The seeds are small, black and round. Seedlings: The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Heliconia scarlatina 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 scarlatina

Heliconia scarlatina can be found in the rainforests of Costa Rica.

Heliconia scarlatina FAQ

What is the scientific name of Heliconia scarlatina?

Heliconia scarlatina

What is the family of Heliconia scarlatina?

Heliconiaceae

What is the common name of Heliconia scarlatina?

Scarlet Lobster Claw

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-248580: 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.