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Heliconia psittacorum 'Black Cherry'

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Heliconia psittacorum 'Black Cherry'

Family Name: Heliconiaceae

Name

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

Classifications and Characteristics

Plant Growth Form Shrub

Biogeography

Native Distribution Tropical America

Landscaping Features

Desirable Plant Features Ornamental Flowers

Plant Care and Propagation

Light Preference Semi-Shade, Full Sun
Water Preference Occasional Misting, Lots of Water

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, Yellow / Golden

Image Repository

Images

Others

Master ID 780
Species ID 2075
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Species record last updated on: 14 October 2021.
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