Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Zingiberales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
balbisiana
ID:
474658

Status:
valid

Authors:
Colla

Source:
wcs

Year:
1820

Citation Micro:
Mem. Reale Accad. Sci. Torino 25: 384 (1820)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000473990

Common Names

  • Musa Balbisiana
  • Dwarf Cavendish Banana
  • Dwarf Banana

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Description

Musa balbisiana (also called Wild Banana, among many other common names) is a small shrub native to the tropical regions of South America. It has glossy green leaves and produces small white flowers. It is found in tropical rainforests and humid forests.

Uses & Benefits

Musa balbisiana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Musa balbisiana var. balbisiana
Musa balbisiana var. liukiuensis (Matsum.) Häkkinen
Musa balbisiana var. brachycarpa (Backer) Häkkinen
Musa balbisiana var. bakeri (Hook.f.) Häkkinen
Musa balbisiana var. dechangensis (J.L.Liu & M.G.Liu) Häkkinen
Musa balbisiana var. andamanica D.B.Singh, Sreek., T.V.R.S.Sharma & A.K.Bandyop.
Musa balbisiana var. elavazhai A.Joe, Sreejith & M.Sabu
Musa balbisiana var. sepa-athiya Borborah, Borthakur & Tanti

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Musa balbisiana is a small, yellow, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedling is a small, green, oval-shaped seedling.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Musa balbisiana is a perennial herb that grows best in full sun and well-drained soils. It can be propagated from seed or from cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a warm, humid environment and should be kept moist until germination occurs. Cuttings should be taken from new growth in late spring or early summer and should be kept in a warm, humid environment until they are well rooted.

Where to Find Musa balbisiana

Musa balbisiana can be found in tropical regions of India, Sri Lanka, and Southeast Asia.

Musa balbisiana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Musa balbisiana?

Musa balbisiana

What is the family of Musa balbisiana?

Musaceae

What is the common name of Musa balbisiana?

Banana

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,