Musa azizii - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
Häkkinen
Source:
wcs
Year:
2005
Citation Micro:
Acta Phytotax. Geobot. 56: 29 (2005)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000797033
Common Names
- Musa Azizii
- Azizii Musa
- Azizii's Musa
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Musa azizii (also called 'Aziz's Banana' and 'Aziz's Plantain', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Musaceae family. It is native to Southeast Asia. It typically grows in tropical and subtropical forests, as well as in disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Musa azizii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and can be used as a hedge or border plant.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Musa azizii is white, with five petals and a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, round nut. The seedling is a small, green, oval-shaped plant.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Musa azizii is a perennial that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -10°C. It can be pruned to shape and will flower in late spring and summer.
Where to Find Musa azizii
Musa azizii is native to Southeast Asia and can be found in tropical and subtropical climates. It is commonly found in Thailand, Vietnam, and Laos.
Musa azizii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Musa azizii?
Musa azizii
What type of plant is Musa azizii?
Musa azizii is a perennial herb
What is the natural habitat of Musa azizii?
Musa azizii is native to India and Sri Lanka
Species in the Musa genus
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, Musa schizocarpa, Musa sikkimensis, Musa splendida, Musa textilis, Musa thomsonii, Musa troglodytarum, Musa tuberculata,
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
Markku Häkkinen (1946-2015): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Häkkinen' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77067075-1: Based on the initial data import