Musa

  • Authority

    Mori, S. A., et al. 1997. Guide to the vascular plants of central French Guiana: Part 1. Pteridophytes, gymnosperms, and monocotyledons. Mem. New York Bot. Gard. 76: 1-422.

  • Family

    Musaceae

  • Scientific Name

    Musa

  • Description

    Genus Description - A single genus in the New World. The generic description same as the description of the family.

  • Discussion

    Musa cultivars

    Large herbs, 3-4 m tall. Leaf blade entire, often frayed, ca. 100 X 55 cm. Fruits first green, then yellow or red, seedless, edible. Cultivated but occasionally seeming to be part of the native flora. Bacove (Creole), banana (English), banane (fruit), bananier (plant) (French).