heliconiaheliconia
genusgenusTropical plants known for their dramatically colorful, waxy bracts that hang in striking pendant or upright arrangements. These bold flowering plants feature large paddle-shaped leaves and create an exotic architectural statement in tropical landscapes.
Etymology
The name 'Heliconia' comes from Mount Helicon in ancient Greece, the legendary home of the Muses, reflecting the artistic and inspiring nature of these plants.
Interesting fact!
The brightly colored parts that most people think are flowers are actually modified leaves called bracts, which protect the true tiny flowers hidden inside and attract pollinators like hummingbirds.
All species of Heliconia
heliconiaAurantiaca
Orange heliconia, Small false bird of paradise, Orange lobster claw.
heliconiaCaribaea
Caribbean heliconia, Lobster claw, Wild plantain.
heliconiaSchiedeana
Hanging lobster claw, Drooping heliconia, Parrot flower.
heliconiaPsittacorum
Parrot heliconia, Parakeet flower, False bird-of-paradise.
heliconiaMetallica
Metal leaf heliconia, Purple undersides heliconia, Steel heliconia.
heliconiaBihai
Macaw flower, Wild plantain, Lobster claw.
heliconiaStricta
Lobster claw, Fire bird, Christmas heliconia.
heliconiaWagneriana
Wagner's heliconia, Rainbow heliconia, Hanging lobster claw.
heliconiaRostrata
Lobster claw, False bird of paradise, Hanging heliconia.
heliconiaHirsuta
Hairy heliconia, Fuzzy lobster claw, Velvet heliconia.
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