Heliconia angelica

Heliconia angelica
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Plantae
(unranked): Angiosperms
(unranked): Monocots
(unranked): 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 Heliconiaceae family.[1] It is endemic to Ecuador.[2] Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist montane forests. The plant was named "angelica" because of the resemblance of the flower bracts to the wings of angels.[1]

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