What is another word for Heliconia?

Pronunciation: [hˌɛlɪkˈə͡ʊni͡ə] (IPA)

Heliconia is a tropical plant with brightly colored flowers that resemble bird beaks. There are many synonyms for the word Heliconia including lobster claw, wild plantain, false bird-of-paradise, and hanging heliconia. The plant is native to South and Central America and is a popular ornamental plant in many tropical regions. The flowers are popular with hummingbirds due to their bright colors and shape. Many varieties of Heliconia are used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments. Heliconias are relatively easy to grow, provided they receive ample sun and water. They add a tropical touch to any garden or landscaping project.

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What are the hypernyms for Heliconia?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

Usage examples for Heliconia

Some things reprinted by Collier and in Heliconia.
"A History of English Literature Elizabethan Literature"
George Saintsbury
Collier, London, 1867. Some in Heliconia.
"A History of English Literature Elizabethan Literature"
George Saintsbury
One was perched on a Heliconia leaf in a swamp at Puerto Libre, and two were on bushes in the forest at Santa Cecilia.
"A Synopsis of Neotropical Hylid Frogs, Genus Osteocephalus"
Linda Trueb William E. Duellman

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