Heliconia (Heliconiaceae)

Heliconia

Heliconia features striking, large, banana-like leaves that contribute to its lush, tropical appearance. Its most prominent characteristic is the colorful bracts, which range from deep red to yellow, often mistaken for flowers. These bracts shelter the true, smaller flowers within. Thriving in humid, shaded environments, heliconia uses its vibrant bracts to attract pollinators, optimizing reproductive success in dense rainforests.

Scientific classification

Family

Heliconia (Heliconiaceae)

Order

Gingers, bananas, and allies

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