Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Zingiberales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
serpentina
ID:
1303532

Status:
valid

Authors:
Swangpol & Somana

Source:
wcvp

Year:
2011

Citation Micro:
Thai Forest Bull., Bot. 39: 32 (-36; figs. 1-2, map 1). 2011 [Dec 2011]

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001315986

Common Names

  • Musa serpentina
  • Snake Banana
  • Snake Plantain

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Description

Musa serpentina (also called Snake 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 serpentina is a shrub native to Central America. It is used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Musa serpentina 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 serpentina 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 serpentina

Musa serpentina is native to Southeast Asia and can be found in the rainforest regions of Thailand, Cambodia, Laos, and Vietnam.

Musa serpentina FAQ

What is the common name of Musa serpentina?

Snake Banana

What is the natural habitat of Musa serpentina?

Tropical rainforests of Southeast Asia

What are the care requirements for Musa serpentina?

Musa serpentina 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

Sasivimon Swangpol: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Swangpol' in the authors string.
Jamorn Somana: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Somana' in the authors string.