Heliconia latispatha

Heliconia latispatha Benth., Bot. Voy. Sulphur 170 1846. (Syn: Bihai latispatha (Benth.) Griggs; Heliconia aequatoriensis Loes.);

Common name: Golden Lobster Claw, Expanded lobsterclaw

Images by Samir Mehta (Inserted by Bhagyashri Ranade)

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Commelinales & Zingiberales Week: Heliconiaceae, Heliconia latispatha Benth: ..was lucky to stumble upon this flower..

Syn: Bihai latispatha (Benth.) Griggs
Syn: Heliconia aequatoriensis Loes.
Common name: Golden lobster claw, Expanded lobster claw
See also:
http://www.flowersofindia.net/catalog/slides/Golden%20Lobster%20Claw….

Mumbai, Nov 2010.

Heliconia for ID : Mumbai : 050612 : AK-3: At Maharashtra Nature Park, Mumbai on 15/11/11.

Heliconia flowers erect and NOT hanging down.

Heliconia latispatha

I recollect you had posted a similar one earlier on our group.

Was it taken at MNP?

No; it was at a local park.

References:

The Plant List WCSP GRIN Flowers of India Dave’s Garden

Updated on December 24, 2024