Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Zingiberales
Genus:
Species:
secunda
ID:
439633

Status:
valid

Authors:
R.R.Sm.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1975

Citation Micro:
Phytologia 30: 214 (1975)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000438965

Common Names

  • Heliconia Secunda
  • Secondary Heliconia
  • Secondary Lobster Claw

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Description

Heliconia secunda (also called Parrot's Beak, False Bird of Paradise, and Wild Plantain, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Central and South America. It has long, lance-shaped leaves and bright red and yellow flowers. It typically grows in tropical and subtropical climates in moist, shady areas, such as rainforests and near rivers.

Uses & Benefits

Heliconia secunda is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It can also be used as a food source for bees and other pollinators.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Heliconia secunda var. secunda

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Heliconia secunda has bright yellow and red flowers, with the seed pods containing small black seeds. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Heliconia secunda is a tropical plant that prefers warm, humid conditions and partial shade. It can be propagated by seed or division of the rhizomes. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer, and rhizomes can be divided in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Heliconia secunda

Heliconia secunda can be found in Central and South America.

Heliconia secunda FAQ

What is the common name of Heliconia secunda?

Parrot's Beak

What is the hardiness zone of Heliconia secunda?

10-11

What is the best soil type for Heliconia secunda?

Fertile, moist soil

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-248594: Based on the initial data import
Robert Roy Smith (1934-1993): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.R.Sm.' in the authors string.