Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Zingiberales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
tonkinensis
ID:
805453

Status:
valid

Authors:
R.V.Valmayor, L.D.Danh & Häkkinen

Source:
wcs

Year:
2005

Citation Micro:
Philipp. Agric. Sci. 88: 240 (2005)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000804787

Common Names

  • Musa tonkinensis
  • Tonkin Musa
  • Tonkin Banana

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Description

Musa tonkinensis (also called Tonkin banana, among many other common names) is a species of banana tree native to Southeast Asia. It is a perennial herb growing to 1–2 m tall, with a trunk up to 10 cm diameter.

Uses & Benefits

Musa tonkinensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It has a beautiful yellow flower and is often used to attract pollinators.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Musa tonkinensis has yellow flowers with a pleasant fragrance. The seeds are small and round, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Musa tonkinensis is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach up to 3m in height. It is a hardy species that can tolerate a wide range of soil types and climates. Propagation is best achieved through seed, which should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix. The seed should be lightly covered with soil and kept moist until germination occurs. Once the seedlings have emerged, they should be transplanted into individual containers and grown in a sunny position.

Where to Find Musa tonkinensis

Musa tonkinensis is native to Vietnam and can be found in tropical and subtropical forests.

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

Ramon V. Valmayor: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.V.Valmayor' in the authors string.
Markku Häkkinen (1946-2015): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Häkkinen' in the authors string.
Le Dinh Danh: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.D.Danh' in the authors string.