Musa rubra

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Musa rubra
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Monocots
Clade: Commelinids
Order: Zingiberales
Family: Musaceae
Genus: Musa
Section: Musa sect. Musa
Species:
M. rubra
Binomial name
Musa rubra
Wall. ex Kurz[1]
Synonyms[1]
  • Musa laterita Cheesman

Musa rubra, synonym Musa laterita, is a species of wild banana (genus Musa), native to Assam, Bangladesh, Myanmar and northern Thailand.[1] Under its synonym M. laterita, it has been grown as an ornamental plant.[2]

References[edit]

  1. ^ a b c "Musa rubra Wall. ex Kurz". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 2023-12-04.
  2. ^ Häkkinen, M. (2001). "Musa laterita: an ornamental banana". Fruit Gardener. 33 (4). Fullerton, California: 6–7.
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