Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Zingiberales
Genus:
Species:
donstonea
ID:
438126

Status:
valid

Authors:
W.J.Kress & Betancur

Source:
wcs

Year:
1993

Citation Micro:
Caldasia 17: 186 (1993)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000437458

Common Names

  • Donstone's Heliconia
  • Donstone Heliconia
  • Donstone's Lobster Claw

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Description

Heliconia donstonea (also called Donstone's Heliconia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Heliconiaceae family. It is a rhizomatous perennial herb with bright yellow and red bracts. It is native to the Caribbean and Central America, where it is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests and moist montane forests.

Uses & Benefits

Heliconia donstonea is a popular ornamental plant used in gardens and landscapes. It is also used as a cut flower and for making floral arrangements. The leaves of the plant are used in traditional medicine to treat fever, stomach pain, and other ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Heliconia donstonea is a bright red and yellow bract. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are thin and light green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Heliconia donstonea is a species of flowering plant native to Panama and Colombia. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and partial to full shade. Propagation is done by division or stem cuttings. The cuttings should be allowed to dry for a few days before planting in moist, well-draining soil.

Where to Find Heliconia donstonea

Heliconia donstonea is native to the Andes mountains of Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru.

Heliconia donstonea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Heliconia donstonea?

Heliconia donstonea

What is the common name of Heliconia donstonea?

Donstone's Heliconia

What is the natural habitat of Heliconia donstonea?

Tropical rainforests of Central and South America

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-248376: Based on the initial data import
W. John Kress (b.1951): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'W.J.Kress' in the authors string.
Julio Betancur (b.1960): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Betancur' in the authors string.