Musa rosea - Uses, Benefits & Care
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valid
Authors:
Baker
Source:
wcs
Year:
1893
Citation Micro:
Ann. Bot. (Oxford) 7: 221 (1893)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000474918
Common Names
- Musa rosea
- Rose Banana
- Pink Banana
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesSynonyms
- Musa angcorensis Gagnep. [unknown]
Description
Musa rosea (also called 'Pink Banana', among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the tropical regions of Central and South America. It has long, narrow leaves and produces small, pink-tinged flowers. It grows in moist, shady habitats, such as rainforests and jungles.
Uses & Benefits
Musa rosea is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Musa rosea has small, pink flowers. Its seeds are small and black. The seedlings are pale green and have a single, fleshy leaf.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Musa rosea is a small, evergreen perennial plant that grows in moist, shady areas. It can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and partial shade. It is best to divide the plant in the spring or fall. To propagate by seed, sow the seeds in a well-drained potting mix and keep the soil moist. The seeds should germinate within two weeks. Once the seedlings have grown to a few inches tall, they can be transplanted into the garden.
Where to Find Musa rosea
Musa rosea can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of the world.
Musa rosea FAQ
What is the scientific name of Musa rosea?
Musa rosea
What is the common name of Musa rosea?
Musa rosea
What is the natural habitat of Musa rosea?
Tropical and subtropical forests
Species in the Musa genus
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, Musa schizocarpa, Musa sikkimensis, Musa splendida, Musa textilis, Musa thomsonii, Musa troglodytarum, Musa tuberculata,
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.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:797600-1: Based on the initial data import