Musa campestris - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Becc.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1902
Citation Micro:
Nelle Forest. Borneo : 622 (1902)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000474134
Common Names
- Musa campestris
- Campestris Banana
- Campestris Plantain
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Musa campestris (also called Field Musa, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Musaceae family. It is native to tropical Africa. It typically grows in moist forests, along streams, and in grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Musa campestris 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 campestris var. campestrisMusa campestris var. lawasensis Häkkinen
Musa campestris var. limbangensis Häkkinen
Musa campestris var. miriensis Häkkinen
Musa campestris var. sabahensis Häkkinen
Musa campestris var. sarawakensis Häkkinen
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Musa campestris has large yellow flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seed is small and black, and the seedlings have thin, light green stems and small, light green leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Musa campestris 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 campestris
Musa campestris is native to the island of Sulawesi in Indonesia.
Musa campestris FAQ
What is the scientific name of Musa campestris?
Musa campestris
What is the common name of Musa campestris?
Musa campestris
What is the natural habitat of Musa campestris?
Tropical and subtropical forests
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
Odoardo Beccari (1843-1920): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Becc.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:797545-1: Based on the initial data import