Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Zingiberales
Genus:
Species:
talamancana
ID:
439835

Status:
valid

Authors:
G.S.Daniels & F.G.Stiles

Source:
wcs

Year:
1979

Citation Micro:
Brenesia 15(Supl.): 42 (1979)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000439167

Common Names

  • Heliconia talamancana
  • Talamancana Heliconia
  • Talamancana Lobster-Claw

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Description

Heliconia talamancana (also called Talamanca 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 talamancana 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 talamancana 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 talamancana 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 talamancana

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

Heliconia talamancana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Heliconia talamancana?

Heliconia talamancana

Where is Heliconia talamancana native to?

Central and South America

What type of plant is Heliconia talamancana?

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-248626: Based on the initial data import
Gilbert S. Daniels: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'G.S.Daniels' in the authors string.
F. Gary Stiles (b.1942): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'F.G.Stiles' in the authors string.