Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Zingiberales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
lawitiensis
ID:
475180

Status:
valid

Authors:
Nasution & Supard.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1998

Citation Micro:
Bul. Kebun Raya 8: 128 (1998)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000474512

Common Names

  • Musa lawitiensis
  • Lawitiensis Banana
  • Lawiti Banana

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Description

Musa lawitiensis (also called Lawitiensis Banana, among many other common names) is a small, perennial herbaceous plant with yellow flowers and yellow-green fruits. It is native to the Philippines and is found in tropical and subtropical forests. It is a popular ornamental plant.

Uses & Benefits

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

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Musa lawitiensis var. lawitiensis
Musa lawitiensis var. suratii (Argent) Häkkinen
Musa lawitiensis var. kapitensis Häkkinen
Musa lawitiensis var. sarawakensis Häkkinen

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Musa lawitiensis 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 lawitiensis is an evergreen perennial that grows in tropical and subtropical climates. It can be propagated by seed or by division of the rootstock. It prefers a sunny position and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light frost.

Where to Find Musa lawitiensis

Musa lawitiensis 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 lawitiensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Musa lawitiensis?

Musa lawitiensis

What is the common name of Musa lawitiensis?

Lawitiensis Banana

What is the native range of Musa lawitiensis?

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,

References

Rusdy E. Nasution: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Nasution' in the authors string.
Supardiyono: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Supard.' in the authors string.