Musa splendida - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
A.Chev.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1934
Citation Micro:
Rev. Bot. Appl. Agric. Trop. 14: 517 (1934)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000475092
Common Names
- Musa Splendida
- Splendid Banana
- Splendid Musa
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Musa splendida (also called the splendid banana, among many other common names) is a small, herbaceous plant with large, paddle-shaped leaves and yellow flowers. It is native to Southeast Asia and is found in tropical forests.
Uses & Benefits
Musa splendida is used in ornamental gardens and as a cut flower. It is also used to attract hummingbirds and butterflies to gardens.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Musa splendida is a yellowish-orange, banana-like flower. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are small, round, and black.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Musa splendida is a perennial herb that grows in tropical and subtropical climates. It is propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from mature plants and rooted in a moist soil mix. Both methods should be kept in a warm, humid environment with indirect sunlight.
Where to Find Musa splendida
Musa splendida can be found in tropical regions of the world, including Africa, Asia, and the Pacific Islands.
Musa splendida FAQ
What is the scientific name of Musa splendida?
Musa splendida
What is the common name of Musa splendida?
Splendid Banana
What is the natural habitat of Musa splendida?
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
Auguste Chevalier (1873-1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Chev.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:584994-1: Based on the initial data import