Nama (Malay Name) | Bunga Sepit Ketam |
Keluarga (Family) | MUSACEAE |
Nama Saintifik (Scientific Name) | Heliconia rostrata |
Saiz Biasa (Size) | 45 cm |
Nama Lain (Other Names) | Hanging Crab Craw |
= Hanging Lobster Craw | |
Jurufoto (Photographer) | Rozita Khamis |
This plant belongs to the same family as the banana plant. It's height is about 1 meter to 2 meters. The infloresence is 30 cm to 60 cm long, hanging and pleated look. Reproduction is by young suckers from the rhizomes.This plant is the native of Peru.