Heliconia subulata subsp. gracilis
Also known as: Bihai burchellii (Baker) Griggs +3 more
- Bihai burchellii (Baker) Griggs
- Heliconia burchellii Baker
- Heliconia psittacorum var. gracilis Petersen
- Heliconia subulata var. gracilis (Petersen) Malme
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Subspecies
- Botanical Family: Heliconiaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a rhizomatous geophyte.
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Heliconia subulata subsp. gracilis is a rhizomatous plant within the Heliconiaceae family. It originates in South America. In its natural range, this subspecies typically occurs in seasonally dry tropical conditions. It is a naturally occurring subspecies of Heliconia subulata, which is linked below, along with other subspecies of this species.
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, Paraguay
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