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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