Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Zingiberales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
formobisiana
ID:
1303474

Status:
valid

Authors:
H.L.Chiu, C.T.Shii & T.Y.A.Yang

Source:
wcvp

Year:
2017

Citation Micro:
Taiwania 62(2): 148. 2017 [24 Apr 2017] [epublished]

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001315928

Common Names

  • Musa Formobisiana
  • Formobisiana
  • Musa

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Description

Musa formobisiana (also called Formobis' 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 formobisiana 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 formobisiana 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 formobisiana is a tropical plant that is best grown in full sun to partial shade. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and can tolerate some drought. Propagation is done by seed or by division of the rhizomes.

Where to Find Musa formobisiana

Musa formobisiana is native to Madagascar and can be found in the rainforests of the east coast.

Musa formobisiana FAQ

What is the common name of Musa formobisiana?

Formobisiana Banana

What is the natural habitat of Musa formobisiana?

Tropical rainforests of Southeast Asia

What are the care requirements for Musa formobisiana?

Musa formobisiana 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

Tsung Yu Aleck Yang (b.1961): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'T.Y.A.Yang' in the authors string.
Hui Lung Chiu: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.L.Chiu' in the authors string.
Chou Tou Shii: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.T.Shii' in the authors string.