Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Zingiberales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
lasiocarpa
ID:
475922

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Franch.) H.W.Li

Source:
wcs

Year:
1978

Citation Micro:
Acta Phytotax. Sin. 16(3): 56 (1978)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000475254

Common Names

  • Musella lasiocarpa
  • Golden Lotus Banana
  • Lasiocarpa Banana

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Synonyms

  • Ensete lasiocarpum (Franch.) Cheesman [unknown]
  • Musa lasiocarpa Franch. [unknown]
  • Musella splendida R.V.Valmayor & L.D.Danh [unknown]
  • Musella lasiocarpa rubribracteata Zheng H.Li & H.Ma [unknown]

Description

Musella lasiocarpa (also called Lasiocarpa Banana, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the mountains of Southeast Asia. It has a woody rootstock and grows to a height of about 2 m. Its leaves are lanceolate and its flowers are yellowish-green. It grows in moist forests and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Musella lasiocarpa is a popular ornamental plant, often used in gardens and flower beds. It is also used as a medicinal herb to treat a variety of ailments, including colds, coughs, and fever.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Musella lasiocarpa is a yellow-orange color with a long, curved spur. The seed is small and black, and the seedlings are small and have a single cotyledon.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Musella lasiocarpa is a perennial plant that can be grown from seed or cuttings. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun. When grown from seed, it should be sown in spring and will flower in the second year. Cuttings should be taken in late summer and planted in a well-drained soil mix. The plant can be propagated by division in spring.

Where to Find Musella lasiocarpa

Musella lasiocarpa can be found in the tropical and subtropical regions of Asia, especially in China, India, and Southeast Asia.

Musella lasiocarpa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Musella lasiocarpa?

Musella lasiocarpa

What type of plant is Musella lasiocarpa?

Herbaceous perennial

What is the natural habitat of Musella lasiocarpa?

Alpine meadows and grasslands

Species in the Musella 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

Adrien René Franchet (1834-1900): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Franch.' in the authors string.
Li Xi-wen (b.1931): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.W.Li' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:585005-1: Based on the initial data import