Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Zingiberales
Genus:
Species:
tacarcunae
ID:
439828

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.Andersson

Source:
wcs

Year:
1985

Citation Micro:
Opera Bot. 82: 113 (1985)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000439160

Common Names

  • Heliconia Tacarcunae
  • Tacarcuna Heliconia
  • Tacarcuna Lobster Claw

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Description

Heliconia tacarcunae (also called Tacarcuna Heliconia, 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 tacarcunae 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

Heliconia tacarcunae has large, bright yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are slender and have two cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Heliconia tacarcunae is a large, evergreen shrub that grows up to 3 m tall. It prefers a sunny position and well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or division. Sow the seeds in a seed tray filled with a well-drained potting mix. Keep the soil moist and warm until germination occurs. Divide the clumps in spring or summer and replant in a potting mix. Keep the divisions moist and warm until they root.

Where to Find Heliconia tacarcunae

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

Heliconia tacarcunae FAQ

What is the scientific name of Heliconia tacarcunae?

Heliconia tacarcunae

Where is Heliconia tacarcunae native to?

Central and South America

What type of plant is Heliconia tacarcunae?

Tropical herb

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-248625: Based on the initial data import
Lennart Andersson (1948-2005): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.Andersson' in the authors string.