30 August 2010

MUSA COCCINEA

From the Musaceae Family, this uncommon Musa coccinea (common name: Scarlet Banana, Red Torch, Red Flowering Thai Banana) is growing so well at HortPark's own Heliconia Walk.

From a small clump, it sprouted so many suckers that would eventually put up the brilliantly coloured scarlet bracts that hold the individual flowers within.