Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Zingiberales
Genus:
Species:
psittacorum
ID:
439235

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.f.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1782

Citation Micro:
Suppl. Pl. : 158 (1782)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000438567

Common Names

  • Psittacorum Heliconia
  • Psittacorum Lobster-Claw
  • Psittacorum False Bird-of-Paradise

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Synonyms

  • Bihai cannoidea (A.Rich.) Kuntze [unknown]
  • Bihai humilis Griggs [unknown]
  • Bihai psittacorum Kuntze [unknown]
  • Bihai sylvestris Gleason [unknown]
  • Heliconia andrewsii Klotzsch [unknown]
  • Heliconia bahiensis Barreiros [unknown]
  • Heliconia ballia Rich. [unknown]
  • Heliconia brasiliensis concolor Petersen [unknown]
  • Heliconia cannoidea A.Rich. [unknown]
  • Heliconia goiasensis Barreiros [unknown]
  • Heliconia hirsuta cannoidea (A.Rich.) Baker [unknown]
  • Heliconia humilis Jacq. [unknown]
  • Heliconia marantifolia G.Shaw [unknown]
  • Heliconia psittacorum rhizomatosa Aristeg. [unknown]
  • Heliconia psittacorum robusta Eichler [unknown]
  • Heliconia psittacorum spathacea Eichler [unknown]
  • Heliconia schomburgkiana Klotzsch [unknown]
  • Heliconia swartziana Roem. & Schult. [unknown]
  • Heliconia sylvestris (Gleason) L.B.Sm. [unknown]
  • Musa humilis Aubl. [unknown]

Description

Heliconia psittacorum (also called parrot's beak, 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 psittacorum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and for its fragrant flowers.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Heliconia psittacorum 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 psittacorum 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 psittacorum

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

Heliconia psittacorum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Heliconia psittacorum?

Heliconia psittacorum

What is the common name of Heliconia psittacorum?

Parrot's Beak

What is the natural habitat of Heliconia psittacorum?

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