Family: Heliconiaceae
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Heliconia aurantiaca Ghiesbr.
Determinations:
Name Det. qual. Type of det. Det. based on specimen Det. by and when Institution
Heliconia aurantiaca Ghiesbr.Det.E00663519Harris, D.J.Edinburgh,Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh (E)
Collector/Expedition: Smith, Adele
Collection number: 12
Collection date: 23rd April 2002
Country/Territory: Belize:Cayo
Collecting locality: Belize:Cayo:Chiquibul Forest. On trail leading from Monkey Tail Branch to Las Cuevas Research Station.
Latitude: 16°44'N, Longitude: 88°56'W
Habitat: Diverse herbaceous understorey in full sun / partial shade.
Description: Herb to approximately 1.5m tall. Dark green leaves with pale stripes and midrib. Inflorescence orange / yellow.
Kind of specimen: HERBARIUM SPECIMEN/SHEET
Barcode: E00663519
Herbarium region: 14 (Central America)
Number of sheets: 1
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