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Banana

Musa rosacea

Also known as Kadali, Plantain

Herb
Habit
Herb
Found in India
Assam, Odisha
Flowering
Throughout the year

Plant Details

Scientific name
Musa rosacea
Genus
Musa
Family
Musaceae
Habit
Herb
Habitat
Moist valleys along streams
Habitat type
Wetland
Found in India
Assam, Odisha
Flowering & fruiting
Throughout the year
Conservation status
Not Evaluated (NE)

About Banana

Banana (Musa rosacea) 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 moist valleys along streams. It flowers and fruits through much of the year.

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Botanical family

Musaceae

Banana family

Banana belongs to the Musaceae family.

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