Kingdom Plantae Family Heliconiaceae Scientific name Heliconia hirsuta | Order Zingiberales Genus Heliconia Rank Species | |
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Similar Heliconia episcopalis, Heliconia collinsiana, Heliconia latispatha, Heliconia chartacea, Heliconia bihai | ||
Heliconia hirsuta (syn., ) is a species of flowering plant in the Heliconiaceae family. This plant is an erect herb up to 2 m tall, and it is native to Central America, South America, and the Caribbean, from Belize to Trinidad to Argentina.
Uses
Heliconia hirsuta is widely cultivated as an ornamental plant in hot regions with humid climates.
References
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