Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Zingiberales
Genus:
Species:
stricta
ID:
439757

Status:
valid

Authors:
Huber

Source:
wcs

Year:
1906

Citation Micro:
Bol. Mus. Goeldi Hist. Nat. Ethnogr. 4: 543 (1906)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000439089

Common Names

  • Heliconia Stricta
  • Strict Heliconia
  • Strict Lobster Claw

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Synonyms

  • Bihai stricta Griggs [unknown]
  • Heliconia tricolor Abalo & G.Morales [unknown]

Description

Heliconia stricta (also called Strict False Bird-of-Paradise, among many other common names) is a perennial plant in the Heliconiaceae family. It has yellow and red flowers and is native to Central and South America. It is found in tropical forests and wet areas.

Uses & Benefits

Heliconia stricta is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower. It is known to attract butterflies and bees.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Heliconia stricta is a yellow, tubular bloom with five petals. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are thin and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Heliconia stricta can be propagated by division or from seed. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost.

Where to Find Heliconia stricta

Heliconia stricta is native to the tropical rainforests of Central and South America.

Heliconia stricta FAQ

What is the scientific name of Heliconia stricta?

Heliconia stricta

What is the family of Heliconia stricta?

Heliconiaceae

What is the common name of Heliconia stricta?

Strict 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-248617: Based on the initial data import
Jacques Huber (1867-1914): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Huber' in the authors string.