Heliconia angelica | |
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Scientific classification | |
Kingdom: | Plantae |
Clade: | Tracheophytes |
Clade: | Angiosperms |
Clade: | Monocots |
Clade: | Commelinids |
Order: | Zingiberales |
Family: | Heliconiaceae |
Genus: | Heliconia |
Species: | H. angelica |
Binomial name | |
Heliconia angelica Abalo & G.L.Morales | |
Heliconia angelica is a species of plant in the family Heliconiaceae.[1] It is endemic to Ecuador.[2] Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist montane forest. The plant was named "angelica" because of the resemblance of the flower bracts to the wings of angels.[1]
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