Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Zingiberales
Genus:
Species:
luteoviridis
ID:
438774

Status:
valid

Authors:
Abalo & G.Morales

Source:
wcs

Year:
1982

Citation Micro:
Phytologia 51(1): 42. 1982

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000438106

Common Names

  • Heliconia luteoviridis
  • Luteoviridis Heliconia
  • Heliconia Luteoviridis

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Description

Heliconia luteoviridis (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 luteoviridis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant and for soil stabilization.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Heliconia luteoviridis has large, yellow flowers that are clustered together in large, dense spikes. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small, with narrow, pointed leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Heliconia luteoviridis 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 luteoviridis

Heliconia luteoviridis can be found in Central and South America.

Heliconia luteoviridis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Heliconia luteoviridis?

Heliconia luteoviridis

What is the common name of Heliconia luteoviridis?

Yellow-green Heliconia

What is the family of Heliconia luteoviridis?

Heliconiaceae

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-248477: 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.