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Heliconia pendula

Botanical details
Family
Heliconiaceae
Native to GB / Ireland
No
Genus

Heliconia

Genus description

Heliconia are a genus of herbaceous plants varying in height from 0.5m up to 4.5m. Leaves are long and form in clumps with age. Flowers are produced on drooping panicles and are made up of bright-coloured waxy bracts. Flower colour is varied, ranging from reds and oranges to yellows and greens.

Name status

Unresolved

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