Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Zingiberales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
griersonii
ID:
475058

Status:
valid

Authors:
Noltie

Source:
wcs

Year:
1994

Citation Micro:
Edinburgh J. Bot. 51: 171 (1994)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000474390

Common Names

  • Musa griersonii
  • Griersonii Banana
  • Griersonii Plantain

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Synonyms

  • Musa paradisiaca dubia King ex K.Schum. [unknown]

Description

Musa griersonii (also called Musa Griersonii, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Musaceae. It is native to Mexico, Central America, and South America. It grows in open, dry, rocky, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Musa griersonii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Musa griersonii are small, yellowish-white, and grow in clusters. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Musa griersonii is a fast-growing, low-maintenance plant that can be propagated easily from stem cuttings. To propagate, take a stem cutting from an existing plant and place it in a pot filled with moist soil. Keep the soil moist and in a warm, bright location and the cutting should take root within a few weeks. Once the cutting has taken root, it can be transplanted into a larger pot and cared for as a mature plant.

Where to Find Musa griersonii

Musa griersonii is native to the Philippines. It is found in tropical and subtropical forests, as well as in disturbed areas.

Musa griersonii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Musa griersonii?

Musa griersonii

What is the common name of Musa griersonii?

Grierson's Banana

What is the natural habitat of Musa griersonii?

Tropical and subtropical forests

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,