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 11 years ago

Scarlet Banana

Musa coccinea Musa coccinea

7 Comments

LarryGraziano 11 years 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 11 years ago

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

유웃 11 years ago

It's commonly planted in Singapore.

AgnesAdiqueTalavera 11 years ago

Heliconia atropurpurea?

유웃 11 years ago

The leaves looks more like banana family than ginger family.

LarryGraziano 11 years 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.