Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Zingiberales
Genus:
Species:
schiedeana
ID:
439548

Status:
valid

Authors:
Klotzsch

Source:
wcs

Year:
1847

Citation Micro:
Linnaea 20: 463 (1847)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000438880

Common Names

  • Heliconia
  • Schiedeana Heliconia
  • Parrot Flower

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Synonyms

  • Bihai geniculata Griggs [unknown]
  • Heliconia bicolor Klotzsch [illegitimate]
  • Heliconia geniculata (Griggs) L.B.Sm. [unknown]
  • Heliconia hirsuta Schltdl. & Cham. [illegitimate]
  • Heliconia schiedeana glabrifolia Loes. [unknown]
  • Heliconia hirsuta rubiflora R.R.Sm. [deprecated]

Description

Heliconia schiedeana (also called Lobster Claw, False Bird of Paradise, and Wild Plantain, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Mexico and Central America. It has long, lance-shaped leaves and bright red and yellow flowers. It typically grows in tropical and subtropical climates in moist, shady areas, such as rainforests and near rivers.

Uses & Benefits

Heliconia schiedeana 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 schiedeana has bright yellow and red flowers, with the seed pods containing small black seeds. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Heliconia schiedeana 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 schiedeana

Heliconia schiedeana can be found in the rainforests of Mexico and Guatemala.

Heliconia schiedeana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Heliconia schiedeana?

Heliconia schiedeana

What is the family of Heliconia schiedeana?

Heliconiaceae

What is the common name of Heliconia schiedeana?

Schiede's 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,

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