Expanded lobsterclaw

Habitat & Distribution

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

Distributed across Brazil, Colombia, Congo (DRC), Seychelles, and United States.

🇧🇷 Brazil 🇨🇴 Colombia 🇨🇩 Congo (DRC) 🇸🇨 Seychelles 🇺🇸 United States

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (Plants)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Class

Liliopsida (Monocots)

Order

Zingiberales (Zingiberales)

Family

Heliconiaceae

Genus

Heliconia

Species

Heliconia latispatha (Expanded lobsterclaw)

Names in Other Languages

Portuguese helicônia

Similar Species in Heliconia

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false bird of paradise

Heliconia platystachys

Vulnerable

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false bird of paradise

Heliconia rostrata

Not Evaluated

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Macaw flower

Heliconia bihai

Not Evaluated

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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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Small lobster claw

Heliconia stricta

Least Concern

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Expanded lobsterclaw?

The scientific name of Expanded lobsterclaw is Heliconia latispatha. It belongs to the genus Heliconia.

What is the conservation status of Expanded lobsterclaw?

Expanded lobsterclaw (Heliconia latispatha) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Expanded lobsterclaw live?

Expanded lobsterclaw is found in Distributed across Brazil, Colombia, Congo (DRC), Seychelles, and United States.. Countries include Brazil, Colombia, Congo (DRC), Seychelles, United States.

What family does Expanded lobsterclaw belong to?

Expanded lobsterclaw (Heliconia latispatha) belongs to the genus Heliconia, which is part of the taxonomic family Heliconiaceae.

Is Expanded lobsterclaw endangered?

No, Expanded lobsterclaw (Heliconia latispatha) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does Expanded lobsterclaw belong to?

Expanded lobsterclaw (Heliconia latispatha) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Plants).

What are the closest relatives of Expanded lobsterclaw?

The closest relatives of Expanded lobsterclaw in the genus Heliconia include false bird of paradise, false bird of paradise, Macaw flower, parrot's-flower, Shining bird of paradise.