Strelitzia belongs to the banana family musaceae and are closely linked.
Strelitzia pflanze.
The genus is named after the duchy of mecklenburg strelitz birthplace of queen charlotte of the united kingdom.
The strelitzia commonly known as the bird of paradise plant is the spectacular unmistakable and unchallenged queen of the houseplant world.
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Reginae the white bird of paradise s.
It belongs to the plant family strelitziaceae.
Botanical name strelitzia reginae.
One look at it when it s in flower and you know where it got its common name.
The bird of paradise flower s.
The southern african genus strelitzia comprises five species some of which resemble palm trees or banana plants.
Strelitzia reginae is one the most popular horticultural perennials around the world.
Strelitziaceae the strelitziaceae comprise a family of monocotyledonous flowering plants very similar in appearance and growth habit to members of the related families heliconiaceae and musaceae the strelitziaceae include three genera all occurring in tropical to subtropical regions.
The other species of strelitzia have less colourful flowers and are grown instead for their.
The strelitzia reginae or bird of paradise flower is originally from south africa but in the meantime the plant has spread to almost all tropical and subtropical regions.
In south africa it is commonly known as a crane flower and is featured on the reverse of the 50 cent coin.
Alba and the giant white bird of paradise s.
Bird of paradise flower strelitzia reginae also called crane flower ornamental plant of the family strelitziaceae native to south africa.
It is named for its resemblance to the showy forest birds known as birds of paradise.
Strelitzia strɛˈlɪtsiə is a genus of five species of perennial plants native to south africa.
The flowers look incredibly like the head of a rather exotic crested bird.
The best known species is the bird of paradise flower strelitzia reginae grown for its flowers worldwide in tropical and subtropical gardens and a well known flower in floristry.
Nicolai are cultivated to various degrees for their unusual flowers and attractive foliage.
In wintergärten oder hellen großen wohnräumen kann sie aber auch als kübelpflanze gehalten werden.
Growing advice and description for the bird of paradise plant also known as the crane flower or plant.
It flowers for long periods with its vivid orange and bright purple blue inflorences and is an ideal pot plant and cut flower subject.
The plant is grown outdoors in warm climates and as a houseplant for its attractive foliage and unusual flowers.
