Heliconia collinsiana

taxobox
name = "Heliconia collinsiana"

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regnum = Plantae
unranked_divisio = Angiosperms
unranked_classis = Monocots
unranked_ordo = Commelinids
ordo = Zingiberales
familia = Heliconiaceae
genus = "Heliconia"
species = "H. collinsiana"
binomial = "Heliconia collinsiana"|

"Heliconia collinsiana" Griggs (syn.: "Bihai collinsiana" Griggs) of Heliconiaceae family is an erect herb typically growing 10-15 foot tall, native to Guatemala.

Uses

It is a popular ornamental plant in hot regions with a humid climate. The fruits are very attractive, first yellow, then becoming mature to a bright purple-blue color. Can be cultivated outdoors in frost-free areas of Southern California. Grown usually in full sun to light shade (50% sun) and rich well-drained soils.

References

* Lorenzi, H.; Souza, M.S. (2001) "Plantas Ornamentais no Brasil: arbustivas, herbáceas e trepadeiras." [http://www.plantarum.com.br/ Plantarum] ISBN 85-86714-12-7

External links

* [http://www.fairchildgarden.org/horticulture/Heliconia-13.html Heliconia collinsiana by Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden]