Strelitzia reginae
Bird Of Paradise, Bird Of Paradise
Also known as: Strelitzia regalis Salisb. +1 more
- Strelitzia regalis Salisb.
- Strelitzia reginae subsp. latifolia Maire & Weiller
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Strelitziaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial.
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Strelitzia reginae (commonly known as Bird of Paradise) is a herbaceous perennial within the Strelitziaceae family. It naturally occurs in Africa. In its natural range, this species typically occurs in subtropical conditions. There are naturally occurring subspecies of this species, which are linked below.
Macro Climate
Subtropical
Plant Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
AFRICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Southern Africa
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Cape Provinces, KwaZulu-Natal
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, Juan Fernández Is., Mexico Central, Mexico Gulf, Mexico Northeast, Mexico Southeast, Mexico Southwest
Subspecies, Varieties & Forms