Heliconida

Heliconida is not an animal, but a genus of flowering plants in the family Heliconiaceae.

They are known for their colorful and showy bracts, which are modified leaves that surround the small true flowers.

Heliconida plants are native to the tropical regions of the Americas, but some species are also found in the western Pacific and Indonesia.

Heliconida plants are often pollinated by hummingbirds, which are attracted by their nectar and bright colors.

The shape of the flowers and bracts limits the access of other pollinators, ensuring a close relationship between Heliconida and hummingbirds.

Some Heliconida species also have a mutualistic association with ants, which protect them from herbivores and pathogens.

Heliconida plants are widely cultivated as ornamentals, because of their exotic and beautiful appearance.

They are also used as cut flowers and in floral arrangements.

However, they are also threatened by habitat loss, climate change, and invasive species in their native range.

Many Heliconida species are listed as vulnerable or data deficient by the IUCN Red List of threatened species.

Heliconida plants are sometimes called lobster-claws, toucan beak, wild plantain, or false bird-of-paradise, because of their resemblance to these animals or plants.

However, they are not closely related to any of them.

Heliconida is the only genus in its family, and it is more closely related to bananas, gingers, and cannas.

Heliconida plants are fascinating examples of plant diversity and adaptation.

They have evolved to attract and reward their pollinators, and to cope with the challenges of their environment.

They are also valued for their aesthetic and economic contributions to human society.

The Heliconida is a genus of plants that belongs to the family Heliconiaceae, which is the only family in the order Zingiberales.
The Heliconida plants are native to the humid tropical forests of Central and South America, where they grow as large, evergreen, perennial herbs with rhizomes.
They have showy, colorful inflorescences that attract birds and bats for pollination.
One species, Heliconia indica, is also found on the islands of Oceania.
The Heliconida plants are sometimes called lobster claws, false bird-of-paradise, or heliconias.
They are popular as ornamental plants in tropical and subtropical regions, as well as houseplants in other areas.