Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Zingiberales
Genus:
Species:
sclerotricha
ID:
439629

Status:
valid

Authors:
Abalo & G.Morales

Source:
wcs

Year:
1983

Citation Micro:
Phytologia 52(6): 406. 1983

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000438961

Common Names

  • Heliconia Sclerotricha
  • Sclerotrichous Heliconia
  • Sclerotrichous Lobster Claw

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Description

Heliconia sclerotricha (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 sclerotricha 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

Flower: Heliconia sclerotricha has bright yellow and red 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 sclerotricha is a tropical plant that prefers warm, humid conditions and partial shade. It can be propagated by seed or division of the rhizomes. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer, and rhizomes can be divided in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Heliconia sclerotricha

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

Heliconia sclerotricha FAQ

What is the common name of Heliconia sclerotricha?

False Bird of Paradise

What is the hardiness zone of Heliconia sclerotricha?

10-11

What is the best soil type for Heliconia sclerotricha?

Fertile, moist soil

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-248593: 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.