Lobster Claw Heliconia
Heliconia bihai (L.) L.
Names
| English | Lobster Claw Heliconia |
|---|---|
| Dutch | — |
| Spanish | Plátano silvestre |
| Chinese | 比海蝎尾蕉 |
| Scientific name | Heliconia bihai (L.) L. |
About this species
Heliconia bihai (red palulu) of the family Heliconiaceae is an erect herb typically growing taller than 1.5 m. It is native to northern South America and the West Indies. It is especially common in northern Brazil and the Guianas but also found in Hispaniola, Jamaica, the Lesser Antilles, Puerto Rico, Trinidad, Venezuela and Colombia. Other names by which the plant is commonly known include balisier and macawflower.
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Heliconia bihai, llamada popularmente bijao o plátano silvestre de Cuba, es una especie de la familia Heliconiaceae, común en la selva amazónica, y el Caribe. Puede alcanzar 4 m de altura, con hojas en forma de abanico e inflorescencias con flores en forma de espiga con picos tubulares.
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Classification
| Kingdom | Plantae |
|---|---|
| Phylum | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Liliopsida |
| Order | Zingiberales |
| Family | Heliconiaceae |
| Genus | Heliconia |
In Suriname
Where it has been recorded
- Sipaliwini22
- Commewijne14
- Para6
- Paramaribo5
- Brokopondo4
Districts with at least one record that has coordinates. Shaded districts have records.
Records by month
All years combined.
