Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Zingiberales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
lokok
ID:
806828

Status:
valid

Authors:
Geri & Ng

Source:
wcs

Year:
2005

Citation Micro:
Gard. Bull. Singapore 57: 279 (2005)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000806162

Common Names

  • Musa lokok
  • Lokok Musa
  • Lokok Musa

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Description

Musa lokok (also called Lokok banana, among many other common names) is an evergreen herbaceous plant in the Musaceae family native to Southeast Asia. It grows up to 5 meters in height and has yellow flowers. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in partially shaded areas.

Uses & Benefits

Musa lokok is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Musa lokok is a white, fragrant flower with yellow stamens. Its seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have light green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Musa lokok is an evergreen shrub that can grow up to 3m in height. It is best grown in full sun or partial shade in moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by seed, which should be sown in spring in a cold frame. The seedlings should be potted up into individual pots when they are large enough to handle and should be planted out in their permanent positions in late spring or early summer.

Where to Find Musa lokok

Musa lokok can be found in Thailand.

Musa lokok FAQ

What is the scientific name of Musa lokok?

Musa lokok

What is the natural habitat of Musa lokok?

Tropical rainforests of Southeast Asia

What are the care requirements for Musa lokok?

Musa lokok prefers bright, indirect light 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

Francis S.P. Ng (b.1940): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ng' in the authors string.
Connie Geri: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Geri' in the authors string.