Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Zingiberales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
sanguinea
ID:
475619

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hook.f.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1872

Citation Micro:
Bot. Mag. 98: t. 5975 (1872)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000474951

Common Names

  • Musa sanguinea
  • Sanguinea Musa
  • Musa Sanguinea

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Synonyms

  • Musa assamica W.Bull [unknown]

Description

Musa sanguinea (also called Blood Banana, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Southeast Asia. It typically grows in humid, tropical forests and is characterized by its large, banana-like leaves and yellow flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Musa sanguinea is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a food source. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Musa sanguinea 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 sanguinea is a tropical plant that is best grown in moist, well-drained soil in full sun. Propagation is best done by division or by seed. Seeds should be sown in a warm, moist environment and kept at a temperature of at least 70°F (21°C). The seedlings should be transplanted to individual pots when they are large enough to handle.

Where to Find Musa sanguinea

Musa sanguinea is native to tropical regions of Southeast Asia.

Musa sanguinea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Musa sanguinea?

Musa sanguinea

What is the common name of Musa sanguinea?

Blood Banana

Where is Musa sanguinea 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,