Musa hirta - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
Becc.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1902
Citation Micro:
Nelle Forest. Borneo : 624 (1902)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000474406
Common Names
- Musa hirta
- Hirta Banana
- Hirta Plantain
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Musa hirta (also called Musa Hirta, 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 hirta 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 flower of Musa hirta is white and tubular in shape. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped capsule. The seedlings have two cotyledons and are small and delicate.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Musa hirta is a tropical herbaceous plant native to the rainforests of Southeast Asia. It is a fast-growing plant that can reach heights of up to 6 feet. It requires warm temperatures and high humidity to thrive. It should be grown in a potting mix that is well-draining and contains plenty of organic matter. It should be watered regularly and fertilized every two weeks during the growing season. Propagation can be done by division of the clumps or by seed.
Where to Find Musa hirta
Musa hirta is native to the Philippines. It is found in tropical and subtropical forests, as well as in disturbed areas.
Musa hirta FAQ
What is the scientific name of Musa hirta?
Musa hirta
What is the common name of Musa hirta?
Hairy Banana
What is the natural habitat of Musa hirta?
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:797570-1: Based on the initial data import