Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
portoricensis
ID:
921979

Status:
valid

Authors:
Krug & Urb.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1899

Citation Micro:
Symb. Antill. 1: 370 (1899)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000921314

Common Names

  • Banara portoricensis
  • Puerto Rican Banara
  • Puerto Rican Banara Tree

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Description

Banara portoricensis (also called Puerto Rican banana, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the banana family. It is native to Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands. It is a small tree, growing up to 3 m tall, with large leaves and yellow flowers. It is found in moist forests and along riverbanks.

Uses & Benefits

Banara portoricensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Banara portoricensis is a small, yellow-green flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are thin, grass-like with small, yellow-green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Banara portoricensis is a tropical tree native to the Caribbean. It is best grown in full sun and prefers a warm, humid environment. It can be propagated by seed or by cuttings. It is important to keep the soil moist but not soggy, and to fertilize regularly.

Where to Find Banara portoricensis

Banara portoricensis can be found in Puerto Rico.

Species in the Salicaceae family

Abatia angeliana, Abatia americana, Abatia canescens, Abatia glabra, Abatia mexicana, Abatia microphylla, Abatia parviflora, Abatia rugosa, Abatia spicata, Abatia stellata, Azara alpina, Azara celastrina, Azara dentata, Azara integrifolia, Azara intermedia, Azara lanceolata, Azara microphylla, Azara petiolaris, Azara salicifolia, Azara serrata, Azara uruguayensis, Banara acunae, Banara arguta, Banara axilliflora, Banara boliviana, Banara brasiliensis, Banara brittonii, Banara caymanensis, Banara cordifolia, Banara domingensis, Banara excisa, Banara glauca, Banara guianensis, Banara ibaguensis, Banara larensis, Banara leptophylla, Banara minutiflora, Banara nitida, Banara orinocensis, Banara parviflora, Banara portoricensis, Banara quinquenervis, Banara regia, Banara riparia, Banara riscoi, Banara saxicola, Banara selleana, Banara serrata, Banara splendens, Banara tomentosa,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-4668441: Based on the initial data import
Ignatz Urban (1848-1931): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Urb.' in the authors string.
Karl Wilhelm Leopold Krug (1833-1898): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Krug' in the authors string.