| Common Classification |
| Common Names | Parrot's flower, Macaw flower,Yellow Parrot flower |
| Name in Sinhalese | Helikonia, Kaha gira mal |
| Categories | Shurub, Ornamental |
| Scientific Classification |
| Family | Heliconiaceae |
| Genus | Heliconia |
| Species | H. nickeriensis |
| Scientific Names | Heliconia × nickeriensis |
| Status |
| Culinary / Edible | No |
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| Use as Medicament | No |
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| Poisoned / Toxin | No |
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| Description |
| Origin | Heliconia × nickeriensis is native to South america and now naturalized in Sri Lanka as a ornamental plant because of low-maintenance and easy growing habits, it is widely used as a Landscaping plant.It is hybrid plant that between H. marginata and H. psittacorum. |
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