Heliconia vellerigera
Also known as: Bihai vellerigera (Poepp.) Kuntze
- Bihai vellerigera (Poepp.) Kuntze
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Heliconiaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a rhizomatous geophyte.
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Indigenous to South America, Heliconia vellerigera is a rhizomatous plant belonging to the Heliconiaceae family. Within its native range, this species is primarily associated with wet tropical conditions.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Bulb
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Western South America
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Colombia, Ecuador, Peru