Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Zingiberales
Genus:
Species:
sylvicola
ID:
1085731

Status:
valid

Authors:
DC.

Source:
tro

Year:

Citation Micro:
Nov. Stirp. Pug.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001085069

Common Names

  • Heliconia sylvicola
  • Sylvicola Heliconia
  • Sylvicola Heliconia

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Description

Heliconia sylvicola (also called Forest Heliconia, among many other common names) is a species of plant in the family Heliconiaceae. It is a herbaceous perennial that grows up to 2 m tall. It is native to South America and is found in tropical rainforests. It is a shade-tolerant species and is found in both primary and secondary forests.

Uses & Benefits

Heliconia sylvicola is used as an ornamental plant and for its medicinal properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Heliconia sylvicola has bright yellow, orange and red flowers that are up to 10 cm long. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and thin with a single leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Heliconia sylvicola is a fast-growing herbaceous perennial that can reach up to 3 m in height. It is propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil in a sunny location. Divisions should be taken from the current season’s growth and planted in a well-drained, sandy soil in a sunny location.

Where to Find Heliconia sylvicola

Heliconia sylvicola is native to Central and South America and can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of the world.

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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