Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Zingiberales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
rubinea
ID:
836740

Status:
valid

Authors:
Häkkinen & C.H.Teo

Source:
wcs

Year:
2008

Citation Micro:
Folia Malaysiana 9: 24 (2008)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000836075

Common Names

  • Musa rubinea
  • Rubinea Musa
  • Rubinea

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Description

Musa rubinea (also called Red Banana, among many other common names) is a herbaceous perennial that grows up to 1 meter tall. It is native to tropical Africa and Southeast Asia and grows in open forests, woodlands, and disturbed areas. It has red flowers and dark green leaves.

Uses & Benefits

Musa rubinea is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in the production of food, beverages, and medicines.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Musa rubinea has large, red flowers with yellow and pink stripes. The seeds are small and black in color. The seedlings are small and have two to three leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Musa rubinea is a perennial that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be grown in containers or in the ground. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to 10°F (-12°C).

Where to Find Musa rubinea

Musa rubinea is native to the tropical rainforests of South East Asia. It can be found in Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia, and the Philippines.

Musa rubinea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Musa rubinea?

Musa rubinea

What is the common name of Musa rubinea?

Red Musa

What is the natural habitat of Musa rubinea?

Tropical rainforests

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.
C.H. Teo: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.H.Teo' in the authors string.