1,939 observationsLeast Concern
Flowering Banana
Musa ornata
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Plantae ›Phylum: Tracheophyta ›Class: Liliopsida ›Order: Zingiberales ›Family: Musaceae ›Genus: Musa
About
Musa ornata (flowering banana) is one of more than 50 species of banana in the genus Musa of the family Musaceae. Most of these species are large tropical evergreen perennials, mainly from lowland areas with high temperature and humidity. Musa ornata originated in southeast Asia, and is cultivated for its commercial and ornamental value. The fruit is attractive but tends to be inedible.
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Flowering Banana is Musa ornata.
- The Flowering Banana has a conservation status of Least Concern.
- Flowering Banana belongs to the kingdom Plantae.
- Flowering Banana belongs to the phylum Tracheophyta.
- Flowering Banana belongs to the class Liliopsida.
- Flowering Banana belongs to the order Zingiberales.
- Flowering Banana belongs to the family Musaceae.
- Flowering Banana belongs to the genus Musa.