Taxon Details: Heliconiaceae
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Family:
Heliconiaceae (Magnoliophyta)
Heliconiaceae (Magnoliophyta)
Scientific Name:
Heliconiaceae
Heliconiaceae
Accepted Name:
This name is currently accepted.
This name is currently accepted.
Common Names:
Heliconia Family
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.
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.