Heliconia platystachys
False Bird Of Paradise, False Bird Of Paradise
Also known as: Bihai platystachys (Baker) Griggs +2 more
- Bihai platystachys (Baker) Griggs
- Heliconia catheta R.R.Sm.
- Heliconia tridentata Barreiros
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Heliconiaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a rhizomatous geophyte.
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Heliconia platystachys (commonly known as False Bird of Paradise) is a rhizomatous plant within the Heliconiaceae family. It naturally occurs in South America. Within its native range, this species is most commonly linked to 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)
Colombia, Costa Rica, Panama, Venezuela