Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Zingiberales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
mannii
ID:
475229

Status:
valid

Authors:
H.Wendl. ex Baker

Source:
wcs

Year:
1892

Citation Micro:
Fl. Brit. India 6: 263 (1892)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000474561

Common Names

  • Musa mannii
  • Mannii Musa
  • Musa

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Description

Musa mannii (also called Mann’s Banana, among many other common names) is a species of banana native to the tropical regions of Southeast Asia. It is a perennial herbaceous plant that grows up to 3 meters in height. Its leaves are large and oblong-lanceolate. It prefers moist soils and is found in open woodlands, scrublands, and rocky hillsides.

Uses & Benefits

Musa mannii 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 mannii var. mannii
Musa mannii var. namdangensis Gogoi & Borah

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Musa mannii 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 mannii 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 mannii

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

Musa mannii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Musa mannii?

Musa mannii

What are the common names of Musa mannii?

Mann's Banana

What is the natural habitat of Musa mannii?

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,

References

John Gilbert Baker (1834-1920): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Baker' in the authors string.
Hermann Wendland (1825-1903): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.Wendl.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:797582-1: Based on the initial data import