Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Zingiberales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
muluensis
ID:
475273

Status:
valid

Authors:
M.Hotta

Source:
wcs

Year:
1967

Citation Micro:
J. Jap. Bot. 42: 345 (1967)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000474605

Common Names

  • Musa muluensis
  • Mulu Banana
  • Muluensis Banana

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Description

Musa muluensis (also called Mulu 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 muluensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, as a source of food, and as a medicinal plant for treating a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Musa muluensis is a small, yellow, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedling is a small, green, oval-shaped seedling.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Musa muluensis 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 muluensis

Musa muluensis 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 muluensis FAQ

What type of plant is Musa muluensis?

Musa muluensis is a species of flowering plant in the family Musaceae.

Where is Musa muluensis found?

Musa muluensis is native to the Philippines.

What is the growth habit of Musa muluensis?

Musa muluensis is an evergreen shrub that grows up to 3 meters in height.

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,