Smithsonian
Heliconia atratensis. This species is known from 16 specimens collected from 11 populations found in the understory of the Chocó-Darién moist forests of Colombia. H. atratensis is assessed as near threatened due to its narrow distribution, known populations all outside of Colombia’s protected-areas network and no known individuals preserved in botanical gardens. This species may be difficult to grow in greenhouse conditions because of its unique soil, drainage and moisture requirements.
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