heterotypic synonyms:
Bihai elegans (Petersen) Kuntze; Bihai mariae (Hook.f.) Kuntze; Bihai punicea Griggs; Heliconia elegans Petersen; Heliconia punicea (Griggs) L.B.Sm.;
protologue: J. Proc. Linn. Soc., Bot. 7: 69 (1864)
2 503212 Heliconia mariae Hook.f.Photo Max Antheunisse, Hawaii