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THE ORNAMENTAL ATTRIBUTES OF HELICONIA FOR LANDSCAPE DESIGN IN BRAZIL
Article number
743_9
Pages
75 – 80
Language
English
Abstract
Most species of Heliconia in the Heliconiaceae are ornamental with an exotic appearance.
Their luxuriant green foliage and hotcolored inflorescence, are important characteristics for tropical garden plants.
They are used in the floriculture industry either as cut flowers or pot plants.
However, the use of heliconias in landscape design is not restricted to outdoor gardens; they are also used in window displays and indoor gardens with low light.
Aside from their appearance, these plants can attract fauna such as bats, hummingbirds and even small primates.
The objective of this study was to evaluate the ornamental attributes of Heliconia germplasm from the UFRPE Collection, in Pernambuco-Brazil.
The following 26 genotypes were evaluated: H. bihai; H. bihai Kamehameha; H. bihai Nappi Yellow; H. caribaea × H. bihai Carib Flame; H. collinsiana; H. episcopalis; H. latispatha Distans; H. latispatha Red-Yellow Gyro; H. orthotricha She; H. pendula; H. pseudoaemygdiana; H. psittacorum × H. spathocircinata Alan Carle; H. psittacorum × H. spathocircinata Golden Torch; H. psittacorum × H. spathocircinata Golden Torch Adrian; H. psittacorum Red Gold; H. psittacorum Red Opal; H. psittacorum Strawberries & Cream; H. psittacorum Suriname Sassy; H. rauliniana; H. rostrata; H. rostrata (3 days/10 days); H. stricta; H. stricta Fire Bird; Heliconia × nickeriensis; H. wagneriana. The main characters evaluated were: plant height, presence of wax and hairs, flowering period, precocity, clump area, growth habit, color of inflorescence and leaves.
All 26 genotypes evaluated in this study can be used in landscape design, according to the project, if their particular characteristics are taken in consideration.
Their luxuriant green foliage and hotcolored inflorescence, are important characteristics for tropical garden plants.
They are used in the floriculture industry either as cut flowers or pot plants.
However, the use of heliconias in landscape design is not restricted to outdoor gardens; they are also used in window displays and indoor gardens with low light.
Aside from their appearance, these plants can attract fauna such as bats, hummingbirds and even small primates.
The objective of this study was to evaluate the ornamental attributes of Heliconia germplasm from the UFRPE Collection, in Pernambuco-Brazil.
The following 26 genotypes were evaluated: H. bihai; H. bihai Kamehameha; H. bihai Nappi Yellow; H. caribaea × H. bihai Carib Flame; H. collinsiana; H. episcopalis; H. latispatha Distans; H. latispatha Red-Yellow Gyro; H. orthotricha She; H. pendula; H. pseudoaemygdiana; H. psittacorum × H. spathocircinata Alan Carle; H. psittacorum × H. spathocircinata Golden Torch; H. psittacorum × H. spathocircinata Golden Torch Adrian; H. psittacorum Red Gold; H. psittacorum Red Opal; H. psittacorum Strawberries & Cream; H. psittacorum Suriname Sassy; H. rauliniana; H. rostrata; H. rostrata (3 days/10 days); H. stricta; H. stricta Fire Bird; Heliconia × nickeriensis; H. wagneriana. The main characters evaluated were: plant height, presence of wax and hairs, flowering period, precocity, clump area, growth habit, color of inflorescence and leaves.
All 26 genotypes evaluated in this study can be used in landscape design, according to the project, if their particular characteristics are taken in consideration.
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Authors
V. Loges, A.C.R. Castro, A.S. Costa, A.L. Verona, L.C. Nogueira, W.N.R. Guimarães, M.F.A. Castro, M. Bezerra
Keywords
landscaping, gardening, tropical flower, tropical foliage, breeding
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