Banana
Botanical name: Musaceae
Banana
Botanical name: Musaceae
Species of Banana
Musella
Musella is the sole species in the genus musella. It is known for its erect, yellow pseudostems, that can last a few months. Just before opening, the yellow, flower-like pseudostem resembles a lotus - from which the plant gets one of its names. The plant is native to the Yunnan province in China.
Musa
Being some of the most widely cultivated fruits in the world, many species of musa are of tremendous commercial importance to humans. Some of the less sweet, more starchy edible varieties are referred to as "plantains," but these belong to the same genus as well. Musa and plantains have been incorporated into cuisines all over the globe - they are a staple food that can be found everywhere from Western supermarkets to tiny, remote villages. Globally, the world produces over 115,000,000 metric tonnes of musa per year!
Ensete
Ensete is a genus of monocarpic flowering plants native to tropical regions of Africa and Asia. The genus has 25 species.
Scientific Classification
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