Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Zingiberales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
maclayi
ID:
475203

Status:
valid

Authors:
F.Muell.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1885

Citation Micro:
Proc. Linn. Soc. New South Wales 10: 355 (1885)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000474535

Common Names

  • Musa maclayi
  • Maclayi Musa
  • Musa

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Description

Musa maclayi (also called Maclay's Banana, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub that grows up to 4 m in height. It is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Australia and is found in moist forests, woodlands, and along streams. Its leaves are oblong-lanceolate to ovate-lanceolate, and its flowers are yellow.

Uses & Benefits

Musa maclayi is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used for its medicinal properties.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Musa maclayi var. erecta (N.W.Simmonds) Argent
Musa maclayi sub. maclayi
Musa maclayi sub. ailuluai Argent
Musa maclayi var. namatani Argent

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Musa maclayi 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 maclayi 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 maclayi

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

Musa maclayi FAQ

What is the scientific name of Musa maclayi?

Musa maclayi

What are the common names of Musa maclayi?

Maclay's Banana

What is the natural habitat of Musa maclayi?

Tropical and subtropical forests

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,