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Heliconia irrasa

Wild Plantain
Also known as: Heliconia irrasa subsp. irrasa +5 more
  • Heliconia irrasa subsp. irrasa
  • Heliconia irrasa subsp. undulata G.S.Daniels & F.G.Stiles
  • Heliconia irrasa var. glabra G.S.Daniels & F.G.Stiles
  • Heliconia irrasa var. irrasa
  • Heliconia irrasa var. undulata G.S.Daniels & F.G.Stiles
  • Heliconia undulata (G.S.Daniels & F.G.Stiles) L.Andersson
Botanical Data
  • Taxonomic Rank: Species
  • Botanical Family: Heliconiaceae
  • WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a rhizomatous geophyte.

Heliconia irrasa (commonly known as Wild Plantain) is a rhizomatous plant within the Heliconiaceae family. It originates in South America. In its natural range, this species typically occurs in wet tropical conditions.

Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Bulb

Native Range

Continents (WGSRPD)
SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Central America
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Costa Rica, Nicaragua, Panama

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