Heliconia episcopalis
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| Heliconia episcopalis Vell. |
Heliconia episcopalis (syn.: Heliconia biflora Eicheler ex. Petersen, Bihai episcopalis (Vell.) Kunze) of Heliconiaceae family is an erect herb typically grows less than 3 a 7 inch tall, native to Amazon Rainforest, mainly Colombia, Venezuela, Guyana, French Guyana, Surinam, Brazil, Ecuador, and Peru in South America.
[edit] Uses
It is a popular ornamental plant in hot regions with a humid climate.
[edit] References
- (Portuguese) Lorenzi, H.; Souza, M.S. (2001) Plantas Ornamentais no Brasil: arbustivas, herbáceas e trepadeiras. Plantarum ISBN 85-86714-12-7
