Musa coccinea - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
Andrews
Source:
wcs
Year:
1799
Citation Micro:
Bot. Repos. 1: t. 47 (1799)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000474224
Common Names
- Musa coccinea
- Coccinea Musa
- Coccinea's Musa
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Musa coccinea (also called Musa, among many other common names) is a species of banana that is native to the tropical and subtropical regions of South America. It has large, oval-shaped leaves that are covered in a white, waxy coating, and its flowers are small and yellow. It is found in humid forests and is often found growing on trees.
Uses & Benefits
Musa coccinea is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used for its medicinal properties to treat fever, headaches, and other ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Musa coccinea has large, yellow flowers with a red center. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and white.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Musa coccinea is a tropical plant that can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers a warm, humid climate and full sun. It should be planted in well-draining soil and watered regularly. Fertilize with a balanced fertilizer every few weeks during the growing season.
Where to Find Musa coccinea
Musa coccinea can be found in tropical regions of India, Sri Lanka, and Southeast Asia.
Musa coccinea FAQ
What is the scientific name of Musa coccinea?
Musa coccinea
What is the family of Musa coccinea?
Musaceae
What is the common name of Musa coccinea?
Scarlet Banana
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
Henry Cranke Andrews (1770-1830): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Andrews' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:797554-1: Based on the initial data import