subspecies
Musa acuminata acuminata
Musa acuminata acuminata
Field notes
Musa acuminata is a species of banana native to Southern Asia, its range comprising the Indian subcontinent and Southeast Asia. Many of the modern edible dessert bananas are derived from this species, although some are hybrids with Musa balbisiana. First cultivated by humans around 8000 BCE, it is one of the earlier examples of domesticated plants.
Read more on WikipediaKey traits
- Layer
- Trees
- Plant type
- Perennial Shrub Tree Wildflower
From USDA PLANTS.