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Heliconia episcopalis

Also known as: Bihai episcopalis (Vell.) Kuntze +4 more
  • Bihai episcopalis (Vell.) Kuntze
  • Bihai ferdinando-coburgi (Szyszyl. ex Wawra) Kuntze
  • Heliconia biflora Eichler ex Petersen
  • Heliconia ferdinando-coburgi Szyszyl. ex Wawra
  • Heliconia thyrsoidea Mart. ex Petersen
Botanical Data
  • Taxonomic Rank: Species
  • Botanical Family: Heliconiaceae
  • WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a rhizomatous geophyte.

Found natively in South America, Heliconia episcopalis is a rhizomatous plant belonging to the Heliconiaceae family. Within its native range, this species is most commonly linked to seasonally dry tropical conditions.

Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Bulb

Native Range

Continents (WGSRPD)
SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Brazil, Northern South America, Western South America
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Bolivia, Brazil North, Brazil Northeast, Brazil Southeast, Brazil West-Central, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, Surinam, Venezuela

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