Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Zingiberales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
tuberculata
ID:
475850

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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Description

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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Cultivation 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

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,