Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Zingiberales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
troglodytarum
ID:
475815

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1763

Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl. ed. 2 : 1478 (1763)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000475147

Common Names

  • Musa troglodytarum
  • Troglodytarum banana
  • Cave banana

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Synonyms

  • Musa fehi Bert. ex Vieill. [unknown]
  • Musa paradisiaca troglodytarum (L.) K.Schum. [unknown]
  • Musa rectispica Nakai [deprecated]
  • Musa sapientum troglodytarum (L.) Baker [unknown]
  • Musa seemannii F.Muell. [unknown]
  • Musa uranoscopos Lour. [deprecated]
  • Musa uranoscopos Colla [deprecated]
  • Musa troglodytarum acutibracteata MacDan. [unknown]
  • Musa paradisiaca dorsata G.Forst. [unknown]
  • Musa sapientum troglodytarum (L.) Baker [deprecated]

Description

Musa troglodytarum (also called wild banana, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to tropical and subtropical regions. It has large, paddle-shaped leaves and yellow flowers. It grows in moist, shady areas, such as rainforests and riverbanks.

Uses & Benefits

Musa troglodytarum 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

Musa troglodytarum 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 troglodytarum 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 troglodytarum

Musa troglodytarum can be found in tropical Africa.

Musa troglodytarum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Musa troglodytarum?

Musa troglodytarum

What is the common name of Musa troglodytarum?

Troglodyte banana

What is the natural habitat of Musa troglodytarum?

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,