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false bird of paradise

Heliconia rostrata

Not Evaluated

Habitat & Distribution

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

Widely distributed across Africa (Seychelles), Asia (India, Taiwan), North America (United States), and South America (Brazil, Colombia).

🇸🇨 Seychelles 🇹🇼 Taiwan 🇮🇳 India 🇺🇸 United States 🇨🇴 Colombia 🇧🇷 Brazil

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 rostrata (false bird of paradise)

Similar Species in Heliconia

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false bird of paradise
Heliconia platystachys
Vulnerable
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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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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 rostrata. It belongs to the genus Heliconia.
Where does false bird of paradise live?
false bird of paradise is found in Widely distributed across Africa (Seychelles), Asia (India, Taiwan), North America (United States), and South America (Brazil, Colombia).. Countries include Brazil, Colombia, India, Seychelles, Taiwan, United States.
What family does false bird of paradise belong to?
false bird of paradise (Heliconia rostrata) belongs to the genus Heliconia, which is part of the taxonomic family Heliconiaceae.
What kingdom does false bird of paradise belong to?
false bird of paradise (Heliconia rostrata) 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 false bird of paradise, Macaw flower, Small lobster claw, parrot's-flower, Shining bird of paradise.

Native Range — 6 Countries

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Genus Heliconia — 7 Species

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