Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Zingiberales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
paracoccinea
ID:
475322

Status:
valid

Authors:
A.Z.Liu & D.Z.Li

Source:
wcs

Year:
2002

Citation Micro:
Bot. Bull. Acad. Sin. 43: 77 (2002)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000474654

Common Names

  • Musa paracoccinea
  • Paracoccineous Banana
  • Red Banana

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Description

Musa paracoccinea (also called Musa paracoccinea, among many other common names) is a small shrub native to South America. It has small, yellow flowers and grows in dry, rocky habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Musa paracoccinea is used as an ornamental plant and for its edible fruits. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Musa paracoccinea has yellow flowers with red centers. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Musa paracoccinea is a perennial herbaceous plant that grows up to 1.5 m in height. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by division of the rhizomes. The rhizomes should be divided into sections of at least 5 cm in length and planted in a well-draining potting mix. They should be kept moist until they have rooted.

Where to Find Musa paracoccinea

Musa paracoccinea is found in Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru.

Musa paracoccinea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Musa paracoccinea?

Musa paracoccinea

What is the common name of Musa paracoccinea?

Paracoccinea Banana

What type of plant is Musa paracoccinea?

Herbaceous perennial

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

De Zhu Li (b.1963): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'D.Z.Li' in the authors string.
Ai Zhong Liu: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Z.Liu' in the authors string.