Map Endemic achyranthes* ‘äma‘u älula* ‘äwikiwiki bonamia* Clay's Hibiscus* cyperus cyperus sedge eugenia häpu‘u kauila* ko‘oloa‘ula* koa kulu‘ï kupukupu lama loulu palm ma‘o mämaki nänü* ‘ohai (shrub) * ‘ohai (tree) * ‘öhia lehua white hibiscus   Indigenous alahe‘e hinahina ‘ilie‘e ‘ilima kou laua‘e fern naio palapalai pili grass pöhinahina ‘uki‘uki ‘ülei variegated hau   Polynesian Introduced coconut kalo kukui red ginger red ti leaf ti leaf sugar cane ulu   Introduced cotton cup of gold eucalyptus heliconia hibiscus manila palm monstera octopus tree pink tecoma plumbago plumeria tangerine wiliwili     *endangered species

Common Name Heliconia Hawaiian Name None Scientific Name Heliconia sp. Pictures Kalama Office Whole Plant Leaves Root Flowers Stem Location On Campus The heliconia is located in the back of the office by the Kalama dining hall. Natural Habitat  The heliconia is found in mountains, forest, lowlands, and places where it is very moist like tropical regions. Sometimes they are found next to small creeks and open areas. Cultural Information  The heliconia was introduced to Hawai‘i in 1958 from California. The heliconia is used as decoration for houses, parties, and funerals. Plant Description Roots:  Dark brown in color Fibrous Stem:  Size and weight vary depending on the species or variety Herbaceous stem Leaves:  Slender leaves Vary in size Entire margin Parallel venation Flowers:  Small and sit at the end and underneath the cover leaves Fruit:  1-3 seeds Drupe Blue or red-orange at maturity Pollinators:  Humming birds Life Cycle/ Reproduction:  Must reproduce fast Life cycle is much shorter than their ancestors Propagation/ Cultivation: Seeds require 1 to 12 months to sprout Other Facts: Named after the Greek mythology of Mount Helicon Web Site Links  Heliconia This site shows different types of Heliconia with a description of each.  Flower notebook This site shows more information about the Heliconia and different varieties of Heliconia.  Heliconia This site shows more information on the parts of the Heliconia.   References  Heliconiaspp. 16 Mar. 2002. Pacific Islands Ecosystem at risk. 20 Mar. 2002 <http://www.hear.org/pier/helsp.htm> Leland, Miyano. A Pocket Guide to Hawai'i's Flowers. Honolulu, Hawai'i: Mutual Publishing, 1997.  Scott, Susan. Plants and Animals of Hawai'i. Honolulu, Hawai'i: Bess Press, 1991.  Wagner W L., Herbst D R. and Sohmer S.H. Manual Of The Flowering Plants of Hawai'i. Honolulu: University of Hawai'i Press. 1990. Return to Top

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