Can anyone ID this tropical for me?

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  1. tropical

    tropical Active Member 10 Years

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    I've got this growing in a pot in Grenada but I have no idea what it is.
    Does this look familiar to anyone?

    It had clumping rhizomes with a reddish hue and green, 12" high growth on top.

    Kind of like a canna or calla in looks.

    Anyone?

    Would be much appreciated if someone could ID this for me.

    Thank you!!!
     

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  2. teague

    teague Active Member 10 Years

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    It kind of looks like a banana plant. But that could be entirely wrong.
     
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    tropical Active Member 10 Years

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    Definitely not a banana, but I see what you mean. :)
     
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    Daniel Mosquin Paragon of Plants UBC Botanical Garden Forums Administrator Forums Moderator 10 Years

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    I would still lean toward something in the Musaceae / Strelitziaceae / Heliconiaceae.
     
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    tropical Active Member 10 Years

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    It's a year old and 12" tall if that helps.
     
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    I would go for Heliconia spp. And I hope that it flowers for you to be sure!
     
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    tropical Active Member 10 Years

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    Thank you for the help and suggestions. If it ever blooms I will post a picture!
     

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