Heliconia laufao
| Heliconia laufao | |
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Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Embryophytes |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Monocots |
| Clade: | Commelinids |
| Order: | Zingiberales |
| Family: | Heliconiaceae |
| Genus: | Heliconia |
| Species: | H. laufao |
| Binomial name | |
| Heliconia laufao | |
Heliconia laufao is a species of plant in the Heliconiaceae family. It is endemic to Samoa.[1] The large leaves of Heliconia laufao are traditionally used for wrapping food, covering stone ovens, and sheltering dwellings, while the dried fibres from their petioles and midribs serve as strainers for making coconut cream.[2]
See also
References
- ↑ "Heliconia laufao W.J.Kress". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 2026-08-15.
- ↑ "PROSEA - Plant Resources of South East Asia". prosea.prota4u.org. Retrieved 2026-08-15.