Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Zingiberales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
arunachalensis
ID:
1303483

Status:
valid

Authors:
A.Joe, Sreejith & M.Sabu

Source:
wcvp

Year:
2013

Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 134(1): 50. 2013 [26 Sep 2013] [epublished]

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001315937


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Description

Musa arunachalensis (also called Arunachal 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

Musa arunachalensis 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 Musa arunachalensis is small and yellow in color. The seed is a small, brown, oval-shaped structure. The seedlings are small and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Musa arunachalensis is a species of wild banana native to the tropical rainforests of Southeast Asia. It can be propagated from seed or by suckering. It prefers a warm, humid climate and moist, well-drained soil. It can be grown in full sun or partial shade.

Where to Find Musa arunachalensis

Musa arunachalensis is native to India and can be found in the rainforest regions of Arunachal Pradesh.

Musa arunachalensis FAQ

What is the common name of Musa arunachalensis?

Arunachal Banana

What is the natural habitat of Musa arunachalensis?

Tropical rainforests of Southeast Asia

What are the care requirements for Musa arunachalensis?

Musa arunachalensis requires bright indirect light, moist soil, and regular watering.

Species in the Musa genus

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

M. Sabu (b.1960): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'M.Sabu' in the authors string.
Alfred Joe: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Joe' in the authors string.
Puravannoor E. Sreejith: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sreejith' in the authors string.