Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Zingiberales
Genus:
Species:
pseudoaemygdiana
ID:
439228

Status:
valid

Authors:
Emygdio & E.Santos

Source:
wcs

Year:
1983

Citation Micro:
Bradea 3: 370 (1983)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000438560

Common Names

  • Heliconia Pseudoaemygdiana
  • False-Aemygdiana Heliconia
  • Tropical Heliconia

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Description

Heliconia pseudoaemygdiana (also called false aemygdiana heliconia, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Central and South America. It has large, red flowers and large, oval leaves. It grows in moist, shady habitats, such as rainforests and tropical woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Heliconia pseudoaemygdiana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and for its fragrant flowers.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Heliconia pseudoaemygdiana is a long, curved, yellow-green bract that grows from a short stem. Its seeds are small, black and oval in shape. The seedlings are small, green and have a single, long leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Heliconia pseudoaemygdiana is an evergreen, herbaceous perennial that is native to Costa Rica. It is easy to grow and propagate, and can be propagated from seed or by division. It prefers a well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. It can tolerate some drought, but will need regular watering during the summer months. It can be propagated by division in the spring or early summer.

Where to Find Heliconia pseudoaemygdiana

Heliconia pseudoaemygdiana is native to Central and South America and can be found in tropical and subtropical rainforests.

Heliconia pseudoaemygdiana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Heliconia pseudoaemygdiana?

Heliconia pseudoaemygdiana

What is the common name of Heliconia pseudoaemygdiana?

Pseudoaemygdiana Heliconia

What is the natural habitat of Heliconia pseudoaemygdiana?

Tropical rainforests and wet mountain forests

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-248538: Based on the initial data import
Luiz Emygdio de Mello Filho (1913-2002): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Emygdio' in the authors string.
Emília Albina Alves dos Santos (b.1936): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'E.Santos' in the authors string.