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Heliconia cultivar (dark red)

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Heliconia cultivar (dark red)

Family Name: Heliconiaceae

Name

Family Name
Genus Epithet
Species Epithet Type
Infraspecific Epithet
Name Status (botanical)
Comments

Classifications and Characteristics

Plant Division Angiosperms (Flowering Seed Plants) (Monocotyledon)
Plant Growth Form Herbaceous Plant

Biogeography

Local Conservation Status Non-native

Landscaping Features

Desirable Plant Features Ornamental Flowers

Plant Care and Propagation

Light Preference Semi-Shade, Full Sun
Water Preference Lots of Water
Plant Growth Rate Fast

Foliar

Mature Foliage Colour(s) Green
Leaf Area Index (LAI) for Green Plot Ratio 3.5 (Shrub & Groundcover - Monocot)

Floral (Angiosperm)

Flower Colour(s) Red, Orange

Image Repository

Images

Others

Master ID 771
Species ID 2066
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Species record last updated on: 04 August 2022.
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