Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Zingiberales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
basjoo
ID:
474709

Status:
valid

Authors:
Siebold & Zucc. ex Iinuma

Source:
wcs

Year:
1910

Citation Micro:
Somoku-Dzusetsu , ed. 2: 3, t. 1 (1910)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000474041

Common Names

  • Musa Basjoo
  • Japanese Fiber Banana
  • Japanese Banana

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Description

Musa basjoo (also called Japanese Fiber 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 basjoo 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 basjoo var. lushanensis (J.L.Liu) Häkkinen
Musa basjoo var. luteola (J.L.Liu) Häkkinen
Musa basjoo var. basjoo

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Musa basjoo is a small, yellow, tubular flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single stem with two leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Musa basjoo is a perennial herbaceous plant that can grow up to 3 m tall. It is usually propagated by seed, although it can also be propagated by division. The seeds should be sown in a warm, humid environment and kept moist until germination. Division should be done in the spring or early summer, when the plant is actively growing. The divisions should be planted in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist until they are well-rooted.

Where to Find Musa basjoo

Musa basjoo can be found in tropical regions of Japan.

Musa basjoo FAQ

What is the scientific name of Musa basjoo?

Musa basjoo

What is the family of Musa basjoo?

Musaceae

What is the common name of Musa basjoo?

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,

References

Joseph Gerhard Zuccarini (1797-1848): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Zucc.' in the authors string.
Philipp Franz von Siebold (1796-1866): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Siebold' in the authors string.
Iinuma Yokusai (1782-1865): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Iinuma' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:323785-2: Based on the initial data import