Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Zingiberales
Genus:
Species:
subulata
ID:
439766

Status:
valid

Authors:
Ruiz & Pav.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1802

Citation Micro:
Fl. Peruv. 3: 70 (1802)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000439098

Common Names

  • Heliconia Subulata
  • Subulate Heliconia
  • Subulate Lobster Claw

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Synonyms

  • Heliconia psittacorum subulata (Ruiz & Pav.) Baker [unknown]

Description

Heliconia subulata (also called False Bird of Paradise, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Heliconiaceae family. It is native to Central and South America, and is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests. It is an evergreen perennial herbaceous plant with a height of up to 2 meters. It has long, narrow leaves and yellow-orange flowers.

Uses & Benefits

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

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Heliconia subulata sub. gracilis (Petersen) L.Andersson
Heliconia subulata sub. subulata

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Heliconia subulata 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 subulata 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 subulata

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

Heliconia subulata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Heliconia subulata?

Heliconia subulata

What is the family of Heliconia subulata?

Heliconiaceae

What is the common name of Heliconia subulata?

Subulate 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-248618: Based on the initial data import
Hipólito Ruiz López (1754-1816): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ruiz' in the authors string.
José Antonio Pavón (1754-1840): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pav.' in the authors string.