Heliconia subulata Ruiz & Pav. subsp. subulata

  • Filed As

    Heliconiaceae
    Heliconia subulata Ruiz & Pav. subsp. subulata

  • Collector(s)

    M. H. Nee 49685, 07 Jun 1998

  • Location

    Bolivia. Santa Cruz. Florida Prov. 8 km NE of crossing of Río Paredones (N of Achiras Camping resort), along trail to Barrientos.

  • Habitat

    Slope forest with some clearings.

  • Description

    One patch in recent chaco now planted to peaches, but no other ornamentals seen and Heliconia seen scattered in natural habitats here. Leaves tattered by the wind. Inflorescence erect; bracts red; petals yellow with green at tip.

  • Identifiers

    NY Barcode: 390586

    Occurrence ID: 45cf434b-d92a-49e1-9fc9-9dcfcce7412d

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  • Region

    South America

  • Country

    Bolivia

  • State/Province

    Santa Cruz

  • County/Municipio

    Florida Prov.

  • Locality

    8 km NE of crossing of Río Paredones (N of Achiras Camping resort), along trail to Barrientos.

  • Elevation

    Alt. 1900 - 2000 m. (6234 - 6562 ft.)

  • Coordinates

    -18.12, -63.7917

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