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Flowering banana

Musa ornata

Least Concern

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in grasslands, wetlands, forests, and cultivated landscapes.

Distributed across Brazil, Colombia, Comoros, and Taiwan.

🇹🇼 Taiwan 🇨🇴 Colombia 🇰🇲 Comoros 🇧🇷 Brazil

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Plantae (نباتات)
Phylum
Magnoliophyta (كاسيات البذور)
Class
Liliopsida (زنبقانية)
Order
Zingiberales (زنجبيليات)
Family
Musaceae
Genus
Musa
Species
Musa ornata (Flowering banana)

Similar Species in Musa

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Johore Banana
Musa gracilis
Least Concern
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French plantain
Musa paradisiaca
Not Evaluated
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Fairchild's Loloda Banana
Musa lolodensis
Least Concern
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Pisang Tajak
Musa beccarii
Least Concern
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Plantain
Musa balbisiana
Least Concern
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Manila-hemp
Musa textilis
Not Evaluated
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Lanyu Banana
Musa insularimontana
Critically Endangered
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Peekel's Banana
Musa peekelii
Least Concern
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Flowering banana?
The scientific name of Flowering banana is Musa ornata. It belongs to the genus Musa.
What is the conservation status of Flowering banana?
Flowering banana (Musa ornata) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Flowering banana live?
Flowering banana is found in Distributed across Brazil, Colombia, Comoros, and Taiwan.. Countries include Brazil, Colombia, Comoros, Taiwan.
What family does Flowering banana belong to?
Flowering banana (Musa ornata) belongs to the genus Musa, which is part of the taxonomic family Musaceae.
Is Flowering banana endangered?
No, Flowering banana (Musa ornata) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Flowering banana belong to?
Flowering banana (Musa ornata) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (نباتات).
What are the closest relatives of Flowering banana?
The closest relatives of Flowering banana in the genus Musa include Peekel's Banana, Johore Banana, French plantain, Fairchild's Loloda Banana, Pisang Tajak.

Native Range — 4 Countries

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Genus Musa — 20 Species

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Peekel's Banana
Musa peekelii
LC 🐾
Johore Banana
Musa gracilis
LC 🐾
French plantain
Musa paradisiaca
NE 🐾
Fairchild's Loloda Banana
Musa lolodensis
LC 🐾
Pisang Tajak
Musa beccarii
LC 🐾
Plantain
Musa balbisiana
LC 🐾
Manila-hemp
Musa textilis
NE
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Flowering banana
Musa ornata
LC
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Lanyu Banana
Musa insularimontana
CR 🐾
Giant Highland Banana
Musa ingens
LC 🐾
Okinawa Torch
Musa coccinea
EN 🐾
Kinabalu Mountain Banana
Musa monticola
LC 🐾
Pink velvet banana
Musa velutina
LC 🐾
Yunnan banana
Musa itinerans
LC 🐾
Javanese wild banana
Musa salaccensis
LC 🐾
Puspanjali's banana
Musa puspanjaliae
LC 🐾
Swamp Banana
Musa campestris
LC 🐾
Maroon-stemmed Banana
Musa banksii
LC 🐾
Japanese fibre banana
Musa basjoo
NE 🐾
Markku's banana
Musa markkui
LC
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