Heliconia rostrata
False Bird Of Paradise, False Bird Of Paradise
Also known as: Bihai poeppigiana (Eichler ex Petersen) Kuntze +2 more
- Bihai poeppigiana (Eichler ex Petersen) Kuntze
- Bihai rostrata (Ruiz & Pav.) Griggs
- Heliconia poeppigiana Eichler ex Petersen
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Heliconiaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a rhizomatous geophyte.
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Heliconia rostrata (commonly known as False Bird of Paradise) 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.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Bulb
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Western South America
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Bolivia, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru
Introduced Range
An “Introduced” distribution indicates that the plant is recorded outside its native range in that region as a result of deliberate or accidental human introduction. Introduced records may include casual, naturalized or invasive populations, but do not include plants that are only cultivated or planted without self-sustaining populations.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Bangladesh, Comoros, Mexico Southeast, Mexico Southwest, Puerto Rico, Thailand, Vanuatu