Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Zingiberales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
kattuvazhana
ID:
475150

Status:
valid

Authors:
K.C.Jacob

Source:
wcs

Year:
1952

Citation Micro:
Monogr. Madras Bananas : 129 (1952)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000474482

Common Names

  • Musa kattuvazhana
  • Kattuvazhana Banana
  • Kattuvazhana's Banana

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Synonyms

  • Musa acuminata burmannica N.W.Simmonds [unknown]
  • Musa acuminata burmannicoides De Langhe [unknown]
  • Musa banksii singampatti T.G.Nayar [unknown]

Description

Musa kattuvazhana (also called Kattuvazhana Banana, among many other common names) is a species of banana native to Southeast Asia. It is an evergreen perennial that grows up to 10 meters tall. The leaves are large and paddle-shaped, and the flowers are yellowish-green. It grows in tropical and subtropical climates in moist, well-drained soils.

Uses & Benefits

Musa kattuvazhana is used as an ornamental plant, as it has attractive foliage and can be used to create a tropical look in a home or office. It is also used as a natural air purifier, as it can absorb pollutants from the air.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Musa kattuvazhana has yellow flowers with purple centers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have a rosette of leaves with a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Musa kattuvazhana is a perennial herbaceous plant that grows up to 1.5 m in height. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by division of the rhizomes. The rhizomes should be divided into sections of at least 5 cm in length and planted in a well-draining potting mix. They should be kept moist until they have rooted.

Where to Find Musa kattuvazhana

Musa kattuvazhana is native to India and can be found in tropical and subtropical climates. It can be grown indoors or outdoors in a sunny spot.

Musa kattuvazhana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Musa kattuvazhana?

Musa kattuvazhana

What is the common name of Musa kattuvazhana?

Kattuvazhana Banana

What is the native range of Musa kattuvazhana?

India

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,