Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Zingiberales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
rubra
ID:
475600

Status:
valid

Authors:
Wall. ex Kurz

Source:
wcs

Year:
1867

Citation Micro:
J. Agric. Soc. India 14: 301 (1867)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000474932

Common Names

  • Musa rubra
  • Red Musa
  • Musa Rubra

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Synonyms

  • Musa laterita Cheesman [unknown]

Description

Musa rubra (also called 'Red 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, red-tinged flowers. It grows in moist, shady habitats, such as rainforests and jungles.

Uses & Benefits

Musa rubra 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

The flower of Musa rubra is a small, yellow-orange, cup-shaped bloom with a sweet scent. The seed is a small, black, oblong-shaped seed. The seedlings are thin, upright, and have a yellowish-green color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Musa rubra 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 rubra

Musa rubra is native to Southeast Asia, from India to Vietnam.

Musa rubra FAQ

What is the scientific name of Musa rubra?

Musa rubra

What is the common name of Musa rubra?

Red Banana

Where is Musa rubra native to?

Central and South America

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

Nathaniel Wolff Wallich (1786-1854): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Wall.' in the authors string.
Wilhelm Sulpiz Kurz (1834-1878): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kurz' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:584990-1: Based on the initial data import