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Flowering Banana

Musa ornata

HerbMedicinal

Habit: Herb
Found in India: Karnataka, Kerala, Goa & 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, Kerala, Goa, Tamil Nadu
Flowering & fruiting: February-August
Conservation status: Not Evaluated (NE)

Local Names

Tamil: குழிவாழை

About Flowering Banana

Flowering Banana (Musa ornata) is a herb belonging to the Musaceae family (Banana family). Members of this family are generally characterised by spiral large entire leaves, large terminal spike with bracts flower clusters, berry (banana) fruit. It is typically found in rare in valleys near streams. It is native to South West Asia. Flowering and fruiting are typically seen during February-August. The species is valued in traditional medicine.

Botanical family

Musaceae

Banana family

Flowering Banana belongs to the Musaceae family.

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