General map of the Amazon jungle and forest with a closeup of a heliconia. Scientific or Latin name: Heliconia bihai - The time of flowering depends on varieties and cultivars. There are many cultivars for cut flowers, since they have a long-term conservation (20 days). Inflorescence stem formed by long bracts. Their inflorescences are hermaphrodites because they have a male part (stamen) and female (pistil).