Heliconia rostrata

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Photographs by: Dr. Maulik Gadani

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Botanical Name : Heliconia rostrata Ruiz & Pav.
Common Name : Hanging Lobster Claw
Plant Family : Musaceae
Plant Form : Herb
Occurrence (Special Areas) : Indroda Park

About Heliconia rostrata Plant :

Habit : Plant about 3 m tall.
Leaves : Large, oblong on long petiole.
Inflorescence and Flowers : Inflorescence pendant with bright scarlet-red bracts tipped yellow.
Significance : Ornamental plant.