Heliconia angelica explained

Heliconia angelica is a species of plant in the family Heliconiaceae.[1] It is endemic to Ecuador.[2] Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist montane forest. The plant was named "angelica" because of the resemblance of the flower bracts to the wings of angels.[1]

Notes and References

  1. https://www.biodiversitylibrary.org/page/13158863#page/410/mode/1up José E. Abalo & Gustavo Morales L. 1983. Phytologia 52(6): 390-391, f. sn., Heliconia angelica
  2. http Kew World Checklist of Selected Plant Families, Heliconia angelica

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