Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Zingiberales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
yunnanensis
ID:
811495

Status:
valid

Authors:
Häkkinen & H.Wang

Source:
wcs

Year:
2007

Citation Micro:
Novon 17: 441 (2007)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000810829

Common Names

  • Musa yunnanensis
  • Yunnan Musa
  • Yunnan Banana

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Description

Musa yunnanensis (also called Yunnan Banana, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Musaceae. It is native to China and is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests. It is a small shrub with yellow flowers and small, oval-shaped leaves.

Uses & Benefits

Musa yunnanensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used to make herbal teas and as a medicinal plant for the treatment of various ailments.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Musa yunnanensis var. yunnanensis
Musa yunnanensis var. caii Häkkinen & H.Wang
Musa yunnanensis var. jingdongensis Häkkinen & H.Wang
Musa yunnanensis var. yongpingensis Häkkinen & H.Wang

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Musa yunnanensis has yellow flowers with a red center. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are short and slender with narrow, pointed leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Musa yunnanensis is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Southeast Asia. It can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -5°C (23°F).

Where to Find Musa yunnanensis

Musa yunnanensis is native to China and can be found in tropical rainforests.

Musa yunnanensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Musa yunnanensis?

Musa yunnanensis

What is the natural habitat of Musa yunnanensis?

It is native to Yunnan province in China.

What is the flowering season of Musa yunnanensis?

It flowers in the summer months.

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

Hong Wang (b.1964): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.Wang' in the authors string.
Markku Häkkinen (1946-2015): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Häkkinen' in the authors string.