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Heliconia bihai
This species of Heliconia is an erect herb typically growing taller than 1.5 m. It is native to South America, especially Brazil and the Guianas.
Planted as an ornamental in a large semi-urban yard and garden in the equatorial tropics of northern New Guinea.
A banana stalk fly is also visible in two of the photos.
Spotted on Oct 10, 2012
Submitted on Jan 16, 2013
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