Heliconia subulata
Guatemalan Bird Of Paradise, Guatemalan Bird Of Paradise
Also known as: Heliconia psittacorum var. subulata (Ruiz & Pav.) Baker
- Heliconia psittacorum var. subulata (Ruiz & Pav.) Baker
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Heliconiaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a rhizomatous geophyte.
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Naturally occurring in South America, Heliconia subulata (commonly known as Guatemalan bird of paradise) is a rhizomatous plant belonging to the Heliconiaceae family. In its natural range, this species typically occurs in wet tropical conditions. 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)
Brazil, Southern South America, Western South America
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Argentina Northeast, Argentina Northwest, Bolivia, Brazil North, Brazil South, Brazil Southeast, Brazil West-Central, Ecuador, Paraguay, Peru
Introduced Range
Plants flagged as 'Introduced' have been transported outside their native historical range by human activity. While many are common ornamentals, some may become naturalized or invasive in local environments. Local ecological guidelines require verification prior to planting.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Mexico Gulf, Mexico Southeast, Puerto Rico
Subspecies, Varieties & Forms