Strelitziaceae (bird of paradise family)

Strelitziaceae (bird of paradise family)

There are three genera in the Strelitziaceae family: Strelitzia, from southern Africa, with five species; Ravenala, from Madagascar, with one species; and Phenakospermum, from South America, with one species. This family may be distinguished from the other members of the Zingiberales by the birdlike appearance of the inflorescence and the woody, capsular fruit.

The following birds of paradise are growing at Montoso Gardens:

Scientific Name	Common Name	Plant Family
Ravenala madagascariensis	traveler's palm	Strelitziaceae
Strelitzia nicolai	white bird of paradise	Strelitziaceae
Strelitzia parviflora juncea	leafless bird of paradise	Strelitziaceae
Strelitzia reginae	bird of paradise	Strelitziaceae
Strelitzia reginae 'Elliot's Gold'	yellow bird of paradise	Strelitziaceae

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