4,164 observations
Lobster Claw Heliconia
Heliconia bihai
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Plantae ›Phylum: Tracheophyta ›Class: Liliopsida ›Order: Zingiberales ›Family: Heliconiaceae ›Genus: Heliconia
About
Heliconia bihai (red palulu) of the Heliconiaceae family 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Lobster Claw Heliconia is Heliconia bihai.
- Lobster Claw Heliconia belongs to the kingdom Plantae.
- Lobster Claw Heliconia belongs to the phylum Tracheophyta.
- Lobster Claw Heliconia belongs to the class Liliopsida.
- Lobster Claw Heliconia belongs to the order Zingiberales.
- Lobster Claw Heliconia belongs to the family Heliconiaceae.
- Lobster Claw Heliconia belongs to the genus Heliconia.