13,197 observationsLeast Concern
Cavendish banana
Musa acuminata
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Plantae βΊPhylum: Tracheophyta βΊClass: Liliopsida βΊOrder: Zingiberales βΊFamily: Musaceae βΊGenus: Musa
About
Musa acuminata is a species of banana native to Southeast Asia. Most of the modern edible dessert bananas belong to this species, although some are hybrids with Musa balbisiana. First cultivated by humans at around 8000 BC, it is one of the early examples of domesticated plants.
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Cavendish banana is Musa acuminata.
- The Cavendish banana has a conservation status of Least Concern.
- Cavendish banana belongs to the kingdom Plantae.
- Cavendish banana belongs to the phylum Tracheophyta.
- Cavendish banana belongs to the class Liliopsida.
- Cavendish banana belongs to the order Zingiberales.
- Cavendish banana belongs to the family Musaceae.
- Cavendish banana belongs to the genus Musa.