Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Zingiberales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
lolodensis
ID:
475196

Status:
valid

Authors:
Cheesman

Source:
wcs

Year:
1950

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 5: 27 (1950)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000474528

Common Names

  • Musa lolodensis
  • Lolodensis Musa
  • Musa

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Description

Musa lolodensis (also called Lolodensis 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 lolodensis 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

Musa lolodensis has yellow flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Musa lolodensis is a perennial herbaceous plant that grows to a height of 1-2 m. It is native to the tropical regions of South America and is found in the dry forests of Brazil, Paraguay, Uruguay, and Argentina. It is a fast-growing plant and is easy to propagate from cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can be grown in containers. It needs regular watering and fertilizing to keep it healthy and flowering.

Where to Find Musa lolodensis

Musa lolodensis is native to the Philippines and can be found in tropical forests.

Musa lolodensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Musa lolodensis?

Musa lolodensis

What is the common name of Musa lolodensis?

Lolodensis Banana

What is the native range of Musa lolodensis?

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,