Scarlett Banana

Musa coccinea

Description:

I originally thought that this might be a heliconia rodriguezii, however, I can't find one speciman that looks even remotely similar. This might be a calathea. This was an ornamental in someone's yard. It has leaves that resemble heliconia/calathea. The inflorescence was the size of a large man's hand.

Habitat:

Tropical wet forest in Sw Costa Rica.

1 species ID suggestions

유웃 7 months ago

Scarlet Banana

Musa coccinea Musa coccinea

7 Comments

LarryGraziano 7 months ago

Thanks for the suggestion.

Jellis, it sure would. In fact, I have so many of my nearly 1000 spottings I wish I would have had more fotos. Frankly, my family is tired of me taking 5 minutes to walk 10 feet, LOL!

Without a doubt, No, Agnes. Thanks so much!

Jellis 7 months ago

Would be helpful if you added images of the whole plant too.

유웃 7 months ago

It's commonly planted in Singapore.

AgnesAdiqueTalavera 7 months ago

Heliconia atropurpurea?

유웃 7 months ago

The leaves looks more like banana family than ginger family.

LarryGraziano 9 months ago

Thanks Jellis! However, I am quite sure it isn't the alpinia. I have been growing that species in many colors at my home here in Costa for nearly ten years.