The Heliconia Rostrata is the national flower of Bolivia. Also known as ‘Hanging Lobster Claw’, it is a herbaceous perennial.
Other Heliconias, like the Heliconia Bihai grow in the upright position, their cup-shaped flower bracts storing water for birds and insects. They looked a bit like the Birds of Paradise plants. That is why they are sometimes called Fake Birds of Paradise.
The Heliconia Rostrata, however, has downward-facing flowers, the flowers thus providing a source of nectar to birds - especially the hummingbird. Because of its unique characteristics, it is often used as a specimen for tropical gardens. They are commonly seen around here.
More information about the plant from Wikipedia
“Their flowers are produced on long, erect or drooping panicles, and consist of brightly colored waxy bracts, with small true flowers peeping out from the bracts. The growth habit of heliconias is similar to Canna, Strelitzia, and bananas, to which they are related. The flowers can be hues of reds, oranges, yellows, and greens, and are subtended by brightly colored bracts. Floral shape often limits pollination to a subset of the hummingbirds in the region.” - Wikipedia
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