Heliconia longa - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Zingiberales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
longa
ID:
438705
Status:
valid
Authors:
H.J.P.Winkl.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1930
Citation Micro:
Nat. Pflanzenfam. ed. 2 , 15a: 536 (1930)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000438037
Common Names
- Heliconia longa
- Longa Heliconia
- Heliconia Longa
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- Bihai longa Griggs [unknown]
Description
Heliconia longa (also called Long Heliconia, among many other common names) is a species of evergreen perennial in the family Heliconiaceae. It is native to the Caribbean, Central America, and northern South America. It typically grows in moist, shady, and humid habitats in tropical and subtropical climates.
Uses & Benefits
Heliconia longa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever and malaria.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Heliconia longa is yellowish-white and has a pleasant fragrance. The seed is small and round with a dark brown color. The seedling is a small shrub with small, dark green leaves.
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Heliconia longa is a tropical, evergreen perennial native to Central and South America. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil with a pH between 5.5 and 7.0. Propagate by division in spring or early summer. Plant the divisions 12-18 inches apart and water regularly during the first growing season to establish a deep, extensive root system. Fertilize every 4-6 weeks with a balanced fertilizer.
Where to Find Heliconia longa
Heliconia longa can be found in the tropical rainforests of Central and South America.
Heliconia longa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Heliconia longa?
Heliconia longa
What is the common name of Heliconia longa?
Long Heliconia
What is the natural habitat of Heliconia longa?
It is native to 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
Hubert J. P. Winkler (1875-1941): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.J.P.Winkl.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:119402-2: Based on the initial data import