Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Zingiberales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
puspanjaliae
ID:
1303528

Status:
valid

Authors:
Gogoi & Häkkinen

Source:
wcvp

Year:
2013

Citation Micro:
Nordic J. Bot. 31(4): 473. 2013 [16 Jul 2013] [epublished]

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001315982


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Description

Musa puspanjaliae (also called Puspanjalia's Banana, among many other common names) is a small, evergreen, perennial plant native to tropical Africa and Madagascar. It has small, bright green leaves with a leathery texture and grows in moist, shady areas.

Uses & Benefits

Musa puspanjaliae is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, inflammation, and other ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Musa puspanjaliae is small and yellow in color. The seed is a small, brown, oval-shaped structure. The seedlings are small and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Musa puspanjaliae is a fast-growing, evergreen perennial that is propagated by division or by stem cuttings. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -5°C (23°F). It can be propagated by division in spring or by stem cuttings in summer.

Where to Find Musa puspanjaliae

Musa puspanjaliae is native to India and can be found in the rainforest regions of Arunachal Pradesh.

Musa puspanjaliae FAQ

What is the common name of Musa puspanjaliae?

Puspanjaliae Banana

What is the natural habitat of Musa puspanjaliae?

Tropical rainforests of Southeast Asia

What are the care requirements for Musa puspanjaliae?

Musa puspanjaliae requires bright indirect light, moist soil, and regular watering.

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

Markku Häkkinen (1946-2015): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Häkkinen' in the authors string.
Rajib Gogoi (b.1975): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Gogoi' in the authors string.