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Platanillo

Heliconia collinsiana

Taxonomy

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

About

Heliconia collinsiana (platanillo) of Heliconiaceae family is an erect herb typically growing 10–15 feet (3.0–4.6 m) tall, native to Guatemala, Honduras, El Salvador, Nicaragua and southern Mexico (Chiapas, Oaxaca, Guerrero, Tabasco, Nayarit, Jalisco, Veracruz, Michoacán).

Frequently Asked Questions

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