Heliconia longiflora
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Heliconiaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a rhizomatous geophyte.
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Heliconia longiflora is a rhizomatous plant belonging to the Heliconiaceae family. Originating in South America, this species is primarily associated with wet tropical conditions. It is part of the broad Heliconia genus, encompassing over 200 species globally. There are naturally occurring subspecies of this species, which are linked below.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Bulb
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Central America, Western South America
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Nicaragua, Panama
Subspecies, Varieties & Forms