Musa velutina
Hairy Banana, Pink Velvet Banana
Also known as: Musa dasycarpa Kurz +1 more
- Musa dasycarpa Kurz
- Musa velutina var. variegata A.Joe, M.Sabu & Sreejith
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Musaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a herbaceous tree.
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Musa velutina (commonly known as Hairy Banana or Pink velvet banana) is a tree within the Musaceae family. It originates in Tropical Asia. Within its native range, this species is primarily associated with subtropical conditions.
Macro Climate
Subtropical
Plant Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
ASIA-TROPICAL
Regions (WGSRPD)
Indian Subcontinent
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Assam, East Himalaya
Introduced Range
An “Introduced” distribution indicates that the plant is recorded outside its native range in that region as a result of deliberate or accidental human introduction. Introduced records may include casual, naturalized or invasive populations, but do not include plants that are only cultivated or planted without self-sustaining populations.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Brazil South, Costa Rica, Myanmar, Puerto Rico