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Flowering Banana

Musa ornata

HerbMedicinal

Habit: Herb
Found in India: Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, Kerala & more
Flowering: February-August

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Plant Details

Scientific name: Musa ornata
Genus: Musa
Family: Musaceae
Habit: Herb
Habitat: Rare in valleys near streams
Habitat type: Wetland
Native to: South West Asia
Distribution: South West Asia
Found in India: Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, Kerala, Goa, Tamil Nadu
Flowering & fruiting: February-August
Conservation status: Not Evaluated (NE)

Local Names

Tamil: குழிவாழை

About Flowering Banana

A member of the Musaceae family, Flowering Banana (Musa ornata) is a herb. In India it has been recorded in Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, Kerala and 2 other states. It grows in rare in valleys near streams. Flowering and fruiting run from February to August.

Uses

In practice it is planted as an ornamental. Its sap or hairs can irritate skin, so handle it with care.

Botanical family

Musaceae

Banana family

Flowering Banana belongs to the Musaceae family.

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