Parakeet-flower/Parakeet heliconia (Heliconia psittacorum)

Native herb of tropical South America,southern Caribbean islands to eastern Brazil. Introduced as an ornamental plant and cultivated in home gardens. Also naturalized in many places from lowlands to hills. Flowering probably throughout the year.

Hanging lobster claw (Heliconia rostrata)

An introduced large herb native to tropical South America from eastern Amazon region of Ecuador and Peru. Cultivated in home gardens as an ornamental plant.