Heliconia latispatha
About
Heliconia latispatha is a plant species native to southern Mexico, Central America and northern South America and naturalized in Florida and Jamaica. It is an herbaceous perennial up to 4 m tall, with leaves resembling those of bananas. The inflorescence is erect, up to 45 cm long, with red or orange bracts subtending green, yellow or orange flowers.
- Family
- Heliconiaceae
How to use it
Heliconia latispatha is often used in ornamental gardening due to its striking appearance. Its vibrant flowers can add a tropical flair to gardens and landscapes, attracting hummingbirds and other pollinators, which can enhance the biodiversity of your garden.
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Gardening tip
When planting Heliconia latispatha, ensure it has plenty of space to grow, as it can reach heights of up to 4 meters. Plant it in a sunny spot with well-drained soil to help it thrive.
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Ecology
How it lives
- Propagated by
- Seed
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- Name
- Heliconia latispatha
- Slug
- heliconia-latispatha
- Kingdom
- Plantae
- Family
- Heliconiaceae
- Genus
- Heliconia
- Species
- latispatha
- Wikidata QID
- Q311942
- Propagule type
- seed
- Container suitable
- No
- Indoor suitable
- No
- OSSI pledged
- No
- Hazard level
- 1
- Data completeness
- 43
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