Ctenanthe oppenheimiana (É.Morren) K.Schum.

Family: Arecaceae

Taxonomy: Plantae > Tracheophytes > Angiosperms > Monocots > Commelinids > Zingiberales > Marantaceae > Ctenanthe > C. oppenheimiana

Common name [English]: Giant Bamburanta

Vernacular name [Malayalam]:

Nativity: Brazil (Bahia)

Habitat: Rain forest

Description: The Giant Bamburanta is a bushy evergreen perennial that grows up to 3 feet tall and prefers warm, sheltered, shady, and humid conditions

Flowering and Fruiting: It rarely flowers

Uses: The Giant Barburanta is desired for its ornamental foliage

Cultivation: Cultivated as an ornamental

References

http://www.plantsoftheworldonline.org

https://indiabiodiversity.org