Heliconia lozanoi - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Zingiberales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
lozanoi
ID:
438747
Status:
valid
Authors:
Abalo & G.Morales
Source:
wcs
Year:
1985
Citation Micro:
Phytologia 57(1): 50. 1985
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000438079
Common Names
- Heliconia lozanoi
- Lozanoi Heliconia
- Heliconia Lozanoi
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Heliconia lozanoi (also called Long-flowered Heliconia, among many other common names) is an evergreen perennial plant that grows up to 1.5 m tall. It is native to Central and South America, and is often found in tropical rainforests and other humid habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Heliconia lozanoi 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 flowers of Heliconia lozanoi are large, yellow in color and arranged in a spike. The seeds are small, black and oblong in shape. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of cotyledons and a single pair of true leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Heliconia lozanoi can be propagated by division or stem cuttings. It prefers a moist, well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. It is tolerant of a wide range of temperatures, but prefers temperatures between 65-85°F (18-29°C). It should be fertilized regularly with a balanced fertilizer.
Where to Find Heliconia lozanoi
Heliconia lozanoi can be found in the tropical rainforests of Central and South America.
Heliconia lozanoi FAQ
What is the scientific name of Heliconia lozanoi?
Heliconia lozanoi
What is the common name of Heliconia lozanoi?
Heliconia Lozanoi
What is the natural habitat of Heliconia lozanoi?
It is native to South America, and is found in tropical and subtropical regions.
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-248473: Based on the initial data import
G. Morales: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'G.Morales' in the authors string.
José E. Abalo: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Abalo' in the authors string.