Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Zingiberales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
borneensis
ID:
474762

Status:
valid

Authors:
Becc.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1902

Citation Micro:
Nelle Forest. Borneo : 622 (1902)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000474094

Common Names

  • Musa Borneensis
  • Borneo Banana
  • Musa Borneensis

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Description

Musa borneensis (also called Borneo 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 borneensis 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 borneensis var. flavida (M.Hotta) Häkkinen & Meekiong
Musa borneensis var. borneensis
Musa borneensis var. alutacea Häkkinen & Meekiong
Musa borneensis var. donggalaensis Sulisty.
Musa borneensis var. lutea Häkkinen & Meekiong
Musa borneensis var. phoenicea Häkkinen & Meekiong
Musa borneensis var. sarawakensis Häkkinen & Meekiong

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Musa borneensis 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 borneensis is a perennial herbaceous plant that can grow up to 2 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 borneensis

Musa borneensis is native to the island of Borneo in Indonesia.

Musa borneensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Musa borneensis?

Musa borneensis

What is the common name of Musa borneensis?

Borneo Musa

What is the natural habitat of Musa borneensis?

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,