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Heliconia mariae Hook. f.
| Family Name: | Heliconiaceae |
| Common Name: | Beefsteak Heliconia, Fire Cracker, 牛排蝎尾蕉 |
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Classifications and Characteristics
| Plant Division | Angiosperms (Flowering Seed Plants) (Monocotyledon) |
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| Plant Growth Form | Herbaceous Plant |
| Lifespan (in Singapore) | Perennial |
| Mode of Nutrition | Autotrophic |
Biogeography
| Native Distribution | Central America |
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| Native Habitat | Terrestrial |
Description and Ethnobotany
| Growth Form | It is a rhizomatous herb growing up to 6m tall. |
|---|---|
| Foliage | Its leaves are green and large, like that of bananas. |
| Flowers | Its inflorescence is long and pendulant. The bracts are red and closely packed together. The true flowers are pink. |
| Fruit | Its fruits are blue. |
Landscaping Features
| Desirable Plant Features | Ornamental Flowers, Ornamental Foliage, Ornamental Form |
|---|---|
| Landscape Uses | Parks & Gardens |
Plant Care and Propagation
| Light Preference | Full Sun, Semi-Shade |
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| Water Preference | Lots of Water, Moderate Water |
| Rootzone Tolerance | Moist Soils, Well-Drained Soils |
| Propagation Method | Seed, Division |
Foliar
| Mature Foliage Colour(s) | Green |
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Floral (Angiosperm)
| Flower Colour(s) | Red, Pink |
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| Flower Grouping | Cluster / Inflorescence |
Fruit, Seed and Spore
| Mature Fruit Colour(s) | Blue |
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Others
| Master ID | 29963 |
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| Species ID | 4272 |
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