Nama (Malay Name) | Heleconia merah jambu |
Keluarga (Family) | HELICONIACEAE |
= MUSACEAE (formally) | |
Nama Saintifik (Scientific Name) | Heliconia psittacorum Strawberry and Cream |
Saiz Biasa (Size) | 45 cm |
Nama Lain (Other Names) | Pink Heliconia |
= Strawberry and Cream Heliconia | |
Jurufoto (Photographer) | LH Yap, Taman Rekiasi Ulu Langat |
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.