Family Name: Marantaceae

Synonyms: Ataenidia grandis, Thalia canniformis, Maranta grandis, Donax parviflora, Donax gracilis, Phrynium canniforme, Donax grandis

Common Name: Common Donax, Bemban, Bamban Ai, Bamban Batu, 竹叶蕉, 蘭嶼竹芋

CLASSIFICATIONS AND CHARACTERISTICS

Plant Division : Angiosperms (Flowering Seed Plants) (Monocotyledon)

Plant Growth Form : Aquatic & Hydrophyte (Waterside / Marginal), Herbaceous Plant

Lifespan (in Singapore) : Perennial

Mode of Nutrition : Autotrophic

Plant Shape : Irregular

Maximum Height : 4 m to 5 m

PLANT CARE AND PROPAGATION

Light Preference : Semi-Shade, Full Sun

Water Preference : Moderate Water, Lots of  Water

Plant Growth Rate : Moderate Maintenance Requirements Moderate

Propagation Method : Seed, Storage Organ, Division