Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Zingiberales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
corneri
ID:
1303502

Status:
valid

Authors:
Holttum

Source:
wcvp

Year:
2012

Citation Micro:
Folia Malaysiana 13(2): 25. 2012

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001315956


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Description

Musa corneri (also called Corner's Banana, among many other common names) is a small, evergreen, perennial plant native to tropical Africa and Madagascar. It has small, bright green leaves with a leathery texture and grows in moist, shady areas.

Uses & Benefits

Musa corneri is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, inflammation, and other ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Musa corneri is small and yellow in color. The seed is a small, brown, oval-shaped structure. The seedlings are small and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Musa corneri is a species of wild banana native to the tropical rainforests of Southeast Asia. It can be propagated from seed or by suckering. It prefers a warm, humid climate and moist, well-drained soil. It can be grown in full sun or partial shade.

Where to Find Musa corneri

Musa corneri is native to Southeast Asia and can be found in the rainforest regions of Thailand, Cambodia, Laos, and Vietnam.

Musa corneri FAQ

What is the common name of Musa corneri?

Corneri Banana

What is the natural habitat of Musa corneri?

Tropical rainforests of Southeast Asia

What are the care requirements for Musa corneri?

Musa corneri requires bright indirect light, moist soil, and regular watering.

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

Richard Eric Holttum (1895-1990): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Holttum' in the authors string.