Strelitzia

Strelitzia
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Plantae Division: Magnoliophyta Class: Liliopsida Subclass: Zingiberidae Order: Zingiberales Family: Strelitziaceae Genus: Strelitzia
Species
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Strelitzia is a South African genus of perennial plants named after the duchy of Mecklenburg-Strelitz, home of the former Queen Charlotte of England. The common name of the genus is bird of paradise, because of the resemblance of its flowers to the bird of that name.

The genus is sometimes included in the banana family, Musaceae.

Species

Strelitzia Reginae (plant)

Strelitzia Reginae (flower)