Musa ornata
Flowering Banana
Also known as: Musa mexicana Matuda +2 more
- Musa mexicana Matuda
- Musa speciosa Ten.
- Musa troglodytarum var. rubrifolia Kuntze
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Musaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a herbaceous tree.
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Naturally occurring in Tropical Asia, Musa ornata (commonly known as Flowering Banana) is a tree belonging to the Musaceae family. Within its native range, this species is primarily associated with wet tropical conditions.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
ASIA-TROPICAL
Regions (WGSRPD)
Indian Subcontinent, Indo-China
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Assam, Bangladesh, East Himalaya, India, Myanmar
Introduced Range
Plants flagged as 'Introduced' have been transported outside their native historical range by human activity. While many are common ornamentals, some may become naturalized or invasive in local environments. Local ecological guidelines require verification prior to planting.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Cambodia, Colombia, Costa Rica, Guatemala, Honduras, Jawa, Mexico Central, Mexico Gulf, Mexico Southeast, Mexico Southwest, Peru, Trinidad-Tobago