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Macaw flower

Heliconia bihai

Not Evaluated

Habitat & Distribution

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

Widely distributed across Africa (Guinea, Seychelles), Asia (Bangladesh, India), North America (Panama, United States), Oceania and the Pacific (Palau, Papua New Guinea), and South America (Colombia).

🇧🇩 Bangladesh 🇨🇴 Colombia 🇬🇳 Guinea 🇮🇳 India 🇵🇼 Palau 🇵🇦 Panama 🇵🇬 Papua New Guinea 🇸🇨 Seychelles 🇺🇸 United States

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (Plants)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Class

Liliopsida (Monocots)

Order

Zingiberales (Zingiberales)

Species

Heliconia bihai (Macaw flower)

Names in Other Languages

French balisier

Similar Species in Heliconia

false bird of paradise

Heliconia platystachys

Vulnerable

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Heliconia psittacorum

Least Concern

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Macaw flower?

The scientific name of Macaw flower is Heliconia bihai. It belongs to the genus Heliconia.

Where does Macaw flower live?

Macaw flower is found in Widely distributed across Africa (Guinea, Seychelles), Asia (Bangladesh, India), North America (Panama, United States), Oceania and the Pacific (Palau, Papua New Guinea), and South America (Colombia).. Countries include Bangladesh, Colombia, Guinea, India, Palau, Panama, Papua New Guinea, Seychelles, United States.

What family does Macaw flower belong to?

Macaw flower (Heliconia bihai) belongs to the genus Heliconia, which is part of the taxonomic family Heliconiaceae.

What kingdom does Macaw flower belong to?

Macaw flower (Heliconia bihai) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Plants).

What are the closest relatives of Macaw flower?

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