The pollination of Heliconias
exotic fruits
exotic plants
Pollinator
hummingbirds
We saw on a previous photo that the flowers of Heliconias are contained by the bracts.
The pollination of the plant is made
by hummingbirds attracted by the flowers nectar.
Male flowers are located above and female flowers under the inflorescence.
A video of hummingbirds
I have turned in Guadeloupe shows these small prodigies in action, first on China roses, then
on Heliconias.
Allamanda 1
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Alpinia 1
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Anthurium 1
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Asclepias curassavica 1
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Banana tree1
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Bird of paradise
Bougainvillea
Canna 1
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Costus speciosus 1
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Flame tree 1
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Hedychium coronarium 1
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Heliconia 1
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Hibiscus 1
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Hyacinth
Ixora 1
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Justicia Brandegeeana
Mango
Marvellous rose
Megaskepasma 1
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Mimosa
Mussaenda 1
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Orchid 1
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Pachystachys lutea 1
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Russelia
Snapdragon 1
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Tapeinochilus Ananas 1
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Tibouchina grandifolia 1
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Torch ginger 1
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Water lily 1
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