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�� Heliconias are attractive tropical plants with banana-like leaves and beautiful, long lasting inflorescences composed of showy bracts which contain the true flowers.� They belong to the Heliconiaceae family, which has only one genus (Heliconia), and between 200 and 250 species.�
Heliconia humilis (Jacquin, 1804) �� Heliconias are native mostly to the Americas, but a few species are found in the South Pacific.� Heliconias may be distinguished from other members of the Zingiberales by their inverted flowers, a sterile staminode and fruits which are drupes (a hard seed surrounded by fleshy pulp). Heliconia Species and Cultivars - A gallery of heliconia photos taken by members and friends of HSPR. Heliconia Cultivar Registration - Register a new heliconia cultivar with the Heliconia International Cultivar Registration Authority. � � |
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