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Heliconia angusta

Heliconia angusta Vell.
Heliconia angusta
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Heliconia angusta Vell. is a member of the Heliconiaceae family and is an erect herb that typically reaches a height of 0.70 m. It is native to Brazil.

Description

Heliconia angusta is a species within the genus Heliconia, part of the Heliconiaceae family. It is an upright herb that grows to about 0.70 m in height. The species is native to Brazil and was first described in 1829 by the author Vell.

Distribution

BR · IN · Brazil Southeast

Synonyms

Bihai angustaBihai angustifoliaHeliconia angustifoliaHeliconia auroreaHeliconia bicolorHeliconia bidentataHeliconia citrinaHeliconia fluminensisHeliconia lacletteanaHeliconia laneanaHeliconia laneana f. elatiorHeliconia laneana f. flavaHeliconia laneana var. flava

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