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Abyssinian banana

Ensete ventricosum

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Plantae ›Phylum: Tracheophyta ›Class: Liliopsida ›Order: Zingiberales ›Family: Musaceae ›Genus: Ensete

About

Ensete ventricosum, commonly known as the Ethiopian banana, Abyssinian banana, false banana, enset or ensete, is an herbaceous species of flowering plant in the banana family Musaceae. The name Ensete ventricosum was first published in 1948 in the Kew Bulletin, 1947, p. 101. Its synonyms include Musa arnoldiana De Wild., Musa ventricosa Welw. and Musa ensete J.F.Gmel. It is native to the eastern edge of the Great African Plateau, extending northwards from South Africa through Mozambique, Zimbabwe,...

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Abyssinian banana?
The scientific name of Abyssinian banana is Ensete ventricosum.
What is the conservation status of Abyssinian banana?
The Abyssinian banana has a conservation status of Least Concern.
What kingdom does Abyssinian banana belong to?
Abyssinian banana belongs to the kingdom Plantae.
What phylum does Abyssinian banana belong to?
Abyssinian banana belongs to the phylum Tracheophyta.
What class does Abyssinian banana belong to?
Abyssinian banana belongs to the class Liliopsida.
What order does Abyssinian banana belong to?
Abyssinian banana belongs to the order Zingiberales.
What family does Abyssinian banana belong to?
Abyssinian banana belongs to the family Musaceae.
What genus does Abyssinian banana belong to?
Abyssinian banana belongs to the genus Ensete.