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false bird of paradise

Heliconia platystachys

Vulnerable

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in grasslands, wetlands, forests, and cultivated landscapes.

Found in Colombia. Currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

🇨🇴 Colombia

Conservation Status

VU Vulnerable

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Plantae (植物)
Phylum
Magnoliophyta (被子植物門)
Class
Liliopsida (単子葉植物綱)
Order
Zingiberales (ショウガ目)
Family
Heliconiaceae
Genus
Heliconia
Species
Heliconia platystachys (false bird of paradise)

Similar Species in Heliconia

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Macaw flower
Heliconia bihai
Not Evaluated
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Small lobster claw
Heliconia stricta
Least Concern
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parrot's-flower
Heliconia psittacorum
Least Concern
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Shining bird of paradise
Heliconia metallica
Not Evaluated
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false bird of paradise
Heliconia rostrata
Not Evaluated
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Expanded lobsterclaw
Heliconia latispatha
Least Concern
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of false bird of paradise?
The scientific name of false bird of paradise is Heliconia platystachys. It belongs to the genus Heliconia.
What is the conservation status of false bird of paradise?
false bird of paradise (Heliconia platystachys) is classified as Vulnerable by the IUCN Red List.
Where does false bird of paradise live?
false bird of paradise is found in Found in Colombia. Currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.. Countries include Colombia.
What family does false bird of paradise belong to?
false bird of paradise (Heliconia platystachys) belongs to the genus Heliconia, which is part of the taxonomic family Heliconiaceae.
Is false bird of paradise endangered?
Yes, false bird of paradise (Heliconia platystachys) is classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, which means it faces a significant risk of extinction in the wild.
What kingdom does false bird of paradise belong to?
false bird of paradise (Heliconia platystachys) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (植物).
What are the closest relatives of false bird of paradise?
The closest relatives of false bird of paradise in the genus Heliconia include Macaw flower, Small lobster claw, parrot's-flower, Shining bird of paradise, false bird of paradise.

Native Range — 1 Countries

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Genus Heliconia — 7 Species

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false bird of paradise
Heliconia platystachys
VU
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Macaw flower
Heliconia bihai
NE 🐾
Small lobster claw
Heliconia stricta
LC 🐾
parrot's-flower
Heliconia psittacorum
LC 🐾
Shining bird of paradise
Heliconia metallica
NE 🐾
false bird of paradise
Heliconia rostrata
NE 🐾
Expanded lobsterclaw
Heliconia latispatha
LC
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