Name
Classifications and Characteristics
| Plant Growth Form | Herbaceous Plant |
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| Lifespan (in Singapore) | Perennial |
Biogeography
| Native Distribution | Purportedly from Vietnam - this is sold under the trade name of 'Hanoi Torch' |
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| Native Habitat | Terrestrial |
| Preferred Climate Zone | Tropical |
Description and Ethnobotany
| Growth Form | Slender clump forming banana to 2.5m tall |
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| Foliage | Leaves mid - dark green, to 60cm long |
| Flowers | Inflorescence to 50cm in length. Bracts fully reflexed at flowering, bright orange red, tips bright yellow. Flowers to about 3cm long, yellow. |
| Etymology | This species is sometimes known under the trade name Musa 'Hanoi Torch' which refers to (1) area from which plant was first introduced into cultivation and (2) the form/shape and color of the inflorescence. |
Landscaping Features
| Desirable Plant Features | Ornamental Flowers |
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| Landscape Uses | Parks & Gardens, Small Gardens, Container Planting |
Fauna, Pollination and Dispersal
| Pollination Method(s) | Biotic (Fauna) |
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Plant Care and Propagation
| Light Preference | Semi-Shade |
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| Water Preference | Lots of Water, Moderate Water, Occasional Misting |
| Plant Growth Rate | Fast |
| Rootzone Tolerance | Moist Soils, Fertile Loamy Soils |
| Pest(s) | Chewing Insects, Sucking Insects |
| Propagation Method | Sucker, Division |
Foliar
| Foliage Retention | Evergreen |
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| Mature Foliage Colour(s) | Green |
| Mature Foliage Texture(s) | Smooth |
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Others
| Master ID | 31295 |
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| Species ID | 5692 |
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