Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Zingiberales
Genus:
Species:
riopalenquensis
ID:
439398

Status:
valid

Authors:
Dodson & A.H.Gentry

Source:
wcs

Year:
1978

Citation Micro:
Selbyana 2: 298 (1978)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000438730



Common Names

  • Heliconia
  • Lobster Claw
  • Parrot Flower


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Description

Heliconia riopalenquensis (also called Parrot's Beak, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Heliconiaceae. It is native to Central and South America, and it grows in tropical forests and disturbed areas. It has red and yellow flowers and large leaves.

Uses & Benefits

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

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Heliconia riopalenquensis has bright red and yellow flowers with long, curved petals. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of cotyledons and a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Heliconia riopalenquensis 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 riopalenquensis

Heliconia riopalenquensis can be found in Central and South America.

Heliconia riopalenquensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Heliconia riopalenquensis?

Heliconia riopalenquensis

What are the common names of Heliconia riopalenquensis?

Riopalenque heliconia, Riopalenque wild plantain

What is the native range of Heliconia riopalenquensis?

Central and South America

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-248562: Based on the initial data import
Alwyn Howard Gentry (1945-1993): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.H.Gentry' in the authors string.
Calaway H. Dodson (1928-2020): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Dodson' in the authors string.