Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Zingiberales
Genus:
Species:
tandayapensis
ID:
439842

Status:
valid

Authors:
Abalo & G.Morales

Source:
wcs

Year:
1983

Citation Micro:
Phytologia 52(6): 408. 1983

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000439174



Common Names

  • Heliconia tandayapensis
  • Tandayapensis Heliconia
  • Tandayapensis Lobster-Claw


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Description

Heliconia tandayapensis (also called Tandayapa Heliconia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Heliconiaceae family. It is native to Central and South America, and is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests. It is an evergreen perennial herbaceous plant with a height of up to 2 meters. It has long, narrow leaves and yellow-orange flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Heliconia tandayapensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as cut flowers for bouquets. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat skin diseases, fever, and as an anti-inflammatory.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Heliconia tandayapensis has large, bright yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are slender and have two cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Heliconia tandayapensis is a large, evergreen shrub that grows up to 3 m tall. It prefers a sunny position and well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or division. Sow the seeds in a seed tray filled with a well-drained potting mix. Keep the soil moist and warm until germination occurs. Divide the clumps in spring or summer and replant in a potting mix. Keep the divisions moist and warm until they root.

Where to Find Heliconia tandayapensis

Heliconia tandayapensis is native to the tropical rainforests of Central and South America.

Heliconia tandayapensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Heliconia tandayapensis?

Heliconia tandayapensis

Where is Heliconia tandayapensis native to?

Central and South America

What type of plant is Heliconia tandayapensis?

Tropical herb

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-248627: 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.