Heliamphora elongata - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
elongata
ID:
1278919
Status:
valid
Authors:
Nerz
Source:
tro
Year:
2004
Citation Micro:
Carniv. Pl. Newslett. 33: 111 (2004)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001278257
Common Names
- Heliamphora elongata
- Elongate Heliamphora
- Elongate Sun Pitcher
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Heliamphora elongata (also called Elongate Heliamphora, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to tropical regions of South America. It has large, pitcher-shaped leaves and grows in moist, shady areas, such as rainforests and cloud forests.
Uses & Benefits
Heliamphora elongata is used as an ornamental plant and for soil stabilization.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Heliamphora elongata has small, yellowish-green flowers that are clustered in the leaf axils. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are usually grown from cuttings.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Heliamphora elongata is a perennial herb native to South America. It can be propagated from seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept warm and moist until germination. Division should be done in early spring or fall. It prefers full sun to partial shade and regular watering.
Where to Find Heliamphora elongata
Heliamphora elongata is native to South America and can be found in Brazil, Colombia, Guyana, and Venezuela.
Heliamphora elongata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Heliamphora elongata?
Heliamphora elongata
What is the common name of Heliamphora elongata?
Elongate Heliamphora
Where is Heliamphora elongata native to?
Central and South America
Species in the Heliamphora genus
Heliamphora chimantensis, Heliamphora exappendiculata, Heliamphora folliculata, Heliamphora glabra, Heliamphora heterodoxa, Heliamphora hispida, Heliamphora ionasi, Heliamphora minor, Heliamphora nutans, Heliamphora pulchella, Heliamphora tatei, Heliamphora ceracea, Heliamphora arenicola, Heliamphora collina, Heliamphora parva, Heliamphora purpurascens, Heliamphora elongata, Heliamphora sarracenioides,
Species in the Sarraceniaceae family
Darlingtonia californica, Heliamphora chimantensis, Heliamphora exappendiculata, Heliamphora folliculata, Heliamphora glabra, Heliamphora heterodoxa, Heliamphora hispida, Heliamphora ionasi, Heliamphora minor, Heliamphora nutans, Heliamphora pulchella, Heliamphora tatei, Heliamphora ceracea, Heliamphora arenicola, Heliamphora collina, Heliamphora parva, Heliamphora purpurascens, Heliamphora elongata, Heliamphora sarracenioides, Sarracenia areolata, Sarracenia swaniana, Sarracenia purpurea, Sarracenia harperi, Sarracenia flava, Sarracenia excellens, Sarracenia moorei, Sarracenia ahlesii, Sarracenia exornata, Sarracenia rehderi, Sarracenia charlesmoorei, Sarracenia naczii, Sarracenia alata, Sarracenia catesbaei, Sarracenia leucophylla, Sarracenia mandaiana, Sarracenia minor, Sarracenia oreophila, Sarracenia psittacina, Sarracenia rubra, Sarracenia jonesii, Sarracenia alabamensis, Sarracenia gilpinii, Sarracenia mitchelliana, Sarracenia formosa, Sarracenia mooreana, Sarracenia wrigleyana, Sarracenia slackii, Sarracenia soperi,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record tro-50297255: Based on the initial data import
Joachim Nerz (b.1964): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Nerz' in the authors string.