MUSA

I think this is the Musa beccarii (Family: Musaceae) with a long inflorescence although this is not my favourite among the range of orange bract ornamental bananas.

TYPHONODORUM LINDLEYANUM

From the Araceae Family, this is known by the common name Water Banana although it is not related to the Musa or Family Musaceae at all. 2 links are shown below for reference:

1. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Typhonodorum
2. http://plantwerkz.blogspot.com/2009/02/water-banana-typhonodorum-lindleyanum.html

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.

1. http://www.jimnance.com/4tropical/Banana.htm
2. http://www.natureproducts.net/Forest_Products/Bananas/Musa_coccinea.html
3. http://www.flowersofindia.net/catalog/slides/Scarlet%20Banana.html

MUSA

I was told this is the Thousand Finger Banana. Interesting?

HELICONIA WALK

This less common yellow-bract banana plant at the Heliconia Walk flowered recently, as evident from the photo taken on 12 Jan 10.

The more common variegated Costus speciosus cultivar also flowered in the same vicinity. I understand from a colleague that its botanical name was changed although I could not remember what it is called now.