A collection of flowers in a vase of a bird of paradise + tropical plants Banana tree in a black plaster pot with a special pattern suitable for interior. (bedroom, kitchen, living room, terrace, cafe, bar, restaurant) Strelitzia reginae is a species of tropical evergreen herb native to South Africa. These regal plants (for which they are called reginae) are named for the beautiful, crane-like orange flowers they produce like birds of paradise. They are known for their bright blue-orange colors, however, white birds of paradise also exist.