Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Zingiberales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
textilis
ID:
475779

Status:
valid

Authors:
Née

Source:
wcs

Year:
1801

Citation Micro:
Anales Ci. Nat. 4: 123 (1801)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000475111

Common Names

  • Manila Hemp
  • Abacá
  • Musa textilis

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Synonyms

  • Musa abaca Perr. [illegitimate]
  • Musa amboinensis Miq. [unknown]
  • Musa mindanaensis Miq. [unknown]
  • Musa textilis amboinensis (Miq.) Baker [unknown]
  • Musa tikap Warb. [unknown]
  • Musa troglodytarum textoria Blanco [unknown]

Description

Musa textilis (also called 'Abacá', among many other common names) is a perennial plant native to tropical regions of Asia and Africa. It has large, paddle-shaped leaves and small, yellow flowers. It is found in tropical forests.

Uses & Benefits

Musa textilis is a popular ornamental plant, often used in gardens and flower beds. It has attractive yellow or orange flowers that bloom in the summer and attract pollinators. It is also used in landscaping, as it is drought-tolerant and can survive in a variety of soil conditions.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Musa textilis has small yellow flowers with red throats. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and spindly.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Musa textilis is a perennial plant that is native to the Philippines. It is a fast-growing plant that can reach up to 10 feet in height. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by division or by seed. The seeds should be sown in a warm, moist environment and kept moist until germination occurs.

Where to Find Musa textilis

Musa textilis is native to the Philippines and can be found in the tropical rainforests of the island.

Musa textilis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Musa textilis?

Musa textilis

What is the common name of Musa textilis?

Abacá

What is the natural habitat of Musa textilis?

Tropical and subtropical regions of Southeast Asia

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,