Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Zingiberales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
thomsonii
ID:
475796

Status:
valid

Authors:
King ex A.M.Cowan & Cowan

Source:
wcs

Year:
1929

Citation Micro:
Trees N. Bengal : 135 (1929)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000475128

Common Names

  • Musa thomsonii
  • Thomson's Banana
  • Thomson's Musa

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Synonyms

  • Musa paradisiaca thomsonii (King) K.Schum. [unknown]
  • Musa sapientum thomsonii King [unknown]

Description

Musa thomsonii (also called Thomson's banana, among many other common names) is an herbaceous perennial with small, yellow flowers. It is native to Southeast Asia and is found in moist, grassy areas.

Uses & Benefits

Musa thomsonii is a popular ornamental plant, often used in gardens and flower beds. It has attractive white or pink 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 thomsonii has small, yellow flowers with a white center. The seeds are small and round. The seedlings are small and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Musa thomsonii is a perennial plant native to India. 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 thomsonii

Musa thomsonii can be found in tropical Africa.

Musa thomsonii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Musa thomsonii?

Musa thomsonii

What is the common name of Musa thomsonii?

Thomson's banana

What is the natural habitat of Musa thomsonii?

Tropical forests 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,

References

George King (1840-1909): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'King' in the authors string.
John Macqueen Cowan (1892-1960): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cowan' in the authors string.
Adeline May Cowan (1892-1981): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.M.Cowan' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:584999-1: Based on the initial data import