Heliconia mariae
Also known as: Bihai elegans (Petersen) Kuntze +4 more
- Bihai elegans (Petersen) Kuntze
- Bihai mariae (Hook.f.) Kuntze
- Bihai punicea Griggs
- Heliconia elegans Petersen
- Heliconia punicea (Griggs) L.B.Sm.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Heliconiaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a rhizomatous geophyte.
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Found natively in South America, Heliconia mariae is a rhizomatous plant belonging to the Heliconiaceae family. 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, Northern South America, Western South America
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Belize, Colombia, Costa Rica, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua, Panama, Venezuela