Heliconiaceae

  • Family

    Heliconiaceae (Magnoliophyta)

  • Scientific Name

    Heliconiaceae

  • Common Names

    Heliconia Family

  • Description

    Number of genera: 1

    Number of species: 250

    Distribution (from PLANTAE): The single genus Heliconia is primarily neotropical and forms conspicuous stands in shaded, moist tropical forests as well as in open formations, and also grows in disturbed habitats. Many species are strongly adapted to bird pollination.

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