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Expanded Lobsterclaw

Heliconia latispatha

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Plantae ›Phylum: Tracheophyta ›Class: Liliopsida ›Order: Zingiberales ›Family: Heliconiaceae ›Genus: Heliconia

About

Heliconia latispatha (expanded lobsterclaw) is a plant species native to southern Mexico (Tabasco, Oaxaca, Chiapas, Campeche), Central America and northern South America (Colombia, Venezuela, Ecuador and Peru) and naturalized in Florida and Jamaica. It is an herb up to 4 m tall, with leaves resembling those of bananas. Inflorescence is erect, up to 45 cm long, with red or orange bracts subtending green, yellow or orange flowers.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Expanded Lobsterclaw?
The scientific name of Expanded Lobsterclaw is Heliconia latispatha.
What kingdom does Expanded Lobsterclaw belong to?
Expanded Lobsterclaw belongs to the kingdom Plantae.
What phylum does Expanded Lobsterclaw belong to?
Expanded Lobsterclaw belongs to the phylum Tracheophyta.
What class does Expanded Lobsterclaw belong to?
Expanded Lobsterclaw belongs to the class Liliopsida.
What order does Expanded Lobsterclaw belong to?
Expanded Lobsterclaw belongs to the order Zingiberales.
What family does Expanded Lobsterclaw belong to?
Expanded Lobsterclaw belongs to the family Heliconiaceae.
What genus does Expanded Lobsterclaw belong to?
Expanded Lobsterclaw belongs to the genus Heliconia.