Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Zingiberales
Genus:
Species:
stella-maris
ID:
439704

Status:
valid

Authors:
Abalo & G.Morales

Source:
wcs

Year:
1983

Citation Micro:
Phytologia 54(6): 432. 1983

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000439036

Common Names

  • Heliconia Stella-Maris
  • Parrot's Beak
  • Lobster Claw

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Description

Heliconia stella-maris (also called star of the sea heliconia, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Central and South America. It has large, red flowers and large, oval leaves. It grows in moist, shady habitats, such as rainforests and tropical woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Heliconia stella-maris is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as cut flowers for bouquets. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat skin diseases, fever, and as an anti-inflammatory.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Heliconia stella-maris 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 stella-maris is a tropical plant native to Central and South America. It is a fast-growing, upright plant that can reach up to 10 feet in height. It is best grown in partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is done through division of the rhizomes, which should be done in the spring or summer. The divisions should be planted in a potting mix that is well-draining.

Where to Find Heliconia stella-maris

Heliconia stella-maris can be found in Central and South America.

Heliconia stella-maris FAQ

What is the scientific name of Heliconia stella-maris?

Heliconia stella-maris

What is the common name of Heliconia stella-maris?

Star of the Sea

What is the natural habitat of Heliconia stella-maris?

Rainforests, swamps, and wetlands

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-248611: 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.