Nama (Malay Name) | Helikonia |
Keluarga (Family) | HELICONIACEAE = MUSACEAE |
Nama Saintifik (Scientific Name) | Heliconia psittacorum (L.F.) |
Saiz Biasa (Size) | 7 cm |
Nama Lain (Other Names) | Japanese Canna |
= Parrot Flower | |
Nama Cina (Chinese Name) M | Tan(2) Hua(1) |
Jurufoto (Photographer) | CS Ooi |
This plant belongs to the same family as the banana plant. It's height is about 1 meter. The original species has orange flowers, however various hybrids has been produced in a wide range of colours. This plant is the native of Guyana, Brazil, where it is also called Parrot Flower.