Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Zingiberales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
aurantiaca
ID:
474623

Status:
valid

Authors:
G.Mann ex Baker

Source:
wcs

Year:
1893

Citation Micro:
Ann. Bot. (Oxford) 7: 222 (1893)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000473955

Common Names

  • Aurantiaca Musa
  • Musa Aurantiaca
  • Musa Aurantiaca Plant

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Description

Musa aurantiaca (also called Orange Banana, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Southeast Asia. It has yellow flowers and grows to a height of about 5 feet. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and is often found in disturbed areas such as roadsides and fields.

Uses & Benefits

Musa aurantiaca is used as an ornamental plant and for its medicinal properties. It is also used as a source of food for livestock.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Musa aurantiaca var. aurantiaca
Musa aurantiaca var. homenborgohainiana Gogoi
Musa aurantiaca var. jengingensis Gogoi

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Musa aurantiaca has small, yellow flowers. Its seeds are small and black. The seedlings are pale green and have a single, fleshy leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Musa aurantiaca is a perennial herbaceous plant native to tropical Asia. It is a low-growing, spreading plant with small, orange flowers. It can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light frost.

Where to Find Musa aurantiaca

Musa aurantiaca can be found in India, Sri Lanka, Myanmar, Thailand, Cambodia, Vietnam, Laos, and China.

Musa aurantiaca FAQ

What is the scientific name of Musa aurantiaca?

Musa aurantiaca

What is the common name of Musa aurantiaca?

Orange Musa

What is the natural habitat of Musa aurantiaca?

Tropical rainforests of Central and South America

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

John Gilbert Baker (1834-1920): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Baker' in the authors string.
Gustav Mann (1836-1916): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'G.Mann' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:797533-1: Based on the initial data import