Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Zingiberales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
lecongkietii
ID:
1303472

Status:
valid

Authors:
Luu, N.L.Vu & Q.D.Nguyen

Source:
wcvp

Year:
2012

Citation Micro:
Folia Malaysiana 13(2): 44. 2012

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001315926

Common Names

  • Ensete Lecongkietii
  • Lecongkietii
  • Ensete

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Description

Ensete lecongkietii (also called Lecongkiet's Banana, among many other common names) is a small, evergreen, perennial plant native to tropical Africa and Madagascar. It has small, bright green leaves with a leathery texture and grows in moist, shady areas.

Uses & Benefits

Ensete lecongkietii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, inflammation, and other ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Ensete lecongkietii is a small, white, five-petaled flower. The seed is a small, brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, dark green, and have a single, slender stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ensete lecongkietii is a tropical plant that is best grown in full sun to partial shade. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and can tolerate some drought. Propagation is done by seed or by division of the rhizomes.

Where to Find Ensete lecongkietii

Ensete lecongkietii is native to Madagascar and can be found in the rainforests of the east coast.

Ensete lecongkietii FAQ

What is the common name of Ensete lecongkietii?

Lecongkietii Banana

What is the natural habitat of Ensete lecongkietii?

Tropical rainforests of Southeast Asia

What are the care requirements for Ensete lecongkietii?

Ensete lecongkietii requires bright indirect light, moist soil, and regular watering.

Species in the Musaceae family

Ensete glaucum, Ensete homblei, Ensete livingstonianum, Ensete perrieri, Ensete superbum, Ensete ventricosum, Ensete lecongkietii, Musa acuminata, Musa alinsanaya, Musa aurantiaca, Musa balbisiana, Musa banksii, Musa basjoo, Musa beccarii, Musa boman, Musa borneensis, Musa bukensis, Musa campestris, Musa celebica, Musa cheesmanii, Musa coccinea, Musa exotica, Musa fitzalanii, Musa flaviflora, Musa gracilis, Musa griersonii, Musa hirta, Musa ingens, Musa insularimontana, Musa itinerans, Musa jackeyi, Musa johnsii, Musa kattuvazhana, Musa lanceolata, Musa lawitiensis, Musa lolodensis, Musa maclayi, Musa mannii, Musa monticola, Musa muluensis, Musa nagensium, Musa ochracea, Musa ornata, Musa paracoccinea, Musa paradisiaca, Musa peekelii, Musa rosea, Musa rubra, Musa salaccensis, Musa sanguinea,

References

Hong Truong Luu: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Luu' in the authors string.
Ngoc Long Vu: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'N.L.Vu' in the authors string.
Quoc Dat Nguyen: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Q.D.Nguyen' in the authors string.