Musa tuberculata - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
M.Hotta
Source:
wcs
Year:
1967
Citation Micro:
J. Jap. Bot. 42: 347 (1967)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000475182
Common Names
- Musa Tuberculata
- Tuberculata Banana
- Tuberculata Plantain
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Musa tuberculata (also called tuberous 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 tuberculata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a source of food and fiber.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Musa tuberculata is a yellow-green color with a long corolla tube. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, with a single stem and two small leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Musa tuberculata is a perennial herbaceous plant that is native to the mountains of western North America. It is a hardy plant that prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by division in the spring or by seed. Seeds should be sown in a cold frame in the spring and the plants should be transplanted when they are large enough to handle.
Where to Find Musa tuberculata
Musa tuberculata is found in tropical regions of the world, including Central and South America, Africa, and Southeast Asia.
Musa tuberculata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Musa tuberculata?
Musa tuberculata
What is the common name of Musa tuberculata?
Tuberculate Banana
What is the natural habitat of Musa tuberculata?
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
Mitsuru Hotta (1935-2015): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'M.Hotta' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:585002-1: Based on the initial data import