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False Bird-of-Paradise

Helicionia sp.

Description:

Leaves in different positions on the plant have a different absorption potential of sunlight for photosynthesis when exposed to different degrees of sunlight Flowers produce ample nectar that attracts pollinators

Notes:

1 species ID suggestions CindyBinghamKeiser False Bird-of-Paradise Helicionia sp.

1 Species ID Suggestions

False Bird-of-Paradise
Helicionia sp. Heliconia


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3 Comments

CindyBinghamKeiser
CindyBinghamKeiser 12 years ago

They're a different genus but closely resemble Strelitzia.

KdonGalay
KdonGalay 12 years ago

thanks Cindy

already changed the ID, how they differ?

alicelongmartin
alicelongmartin 12 years ago

Lovely.

KdonGalay
Spotted by
KdonGalay

Taguig, Philippines

Spotted on Feb 12, 2012
Submitted on Mar 18, 2012

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