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Mehlbanane

Musa paradisiaca

Not Evaluated

Habitat & Distribution

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

Widely distributed across Africa (7 countries), Asia (India, Yemen), North America (United States), and South America (4 countries).

🇸🇹 Sao Tome and Principe 🇸🇨 Seychelles 🇬🇳 Guinea 🇮🇳 India 🇾🇪 Yemen 🇧🇫 Burkina Faso 🇧🇮 Burundi 🇺🇸 United States 🇨🇴 Colombia 🇰🇲 Comoros 🇪🇨 Ecuador 🇵🇪 Peru 🇧🇷 Brazil 🇹🇩 Chad

Names in Other Languages

Spanish banano
French bananier
German Mehlbanane
Portuguese banana

Similar Species in Musa

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japanische Faserbanane
Musa basjoo
Not Evaluated
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Kenia-Banane
Musa velutina
Least Concern
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Manilahanf
Musa textilis
Not Evaluated
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Scharlachrote banane
Musa coccinea
Endangered
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Zwergbanane
Musa acuminata
Not Evaluated
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Flowering banana
Musa ornata
Least Concern
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Fairchild's Loloda Banana
Musa lolodensis
Least Concern
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Plantain
Musa balbisiana
Least Concern
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Mehlbanane?
The scientific name of Mehlbanane is Musa paradisiaca. It belongs to the genus Musa.
Where does Mehlbanane live?
Mehlbanane is found in Widely distributed across Africa (7 countries), Asia (India, Yemen), North America (United States), and South America (4 countries).. Countries include Brazil, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Chad, Colombia, Comoros, Ecuador, Guinea, India, Peru.
What family does Mehlbanane belong to?
Mehlbanane (Musa paradisiaca) belongs to the genus Musa, which is part of the taxonomic family Musaceae.
What kingdom does Mehlbanane belong to?
Mehlbanane (Musa paradisiaca) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Pflanzen).
What are the closest relatives of Mehlbanane?
The closest relatives of Mehlbanane in the genus Musa include japanische Faserbanane, Kenia-Banane, Manilahanf, Scharlachrote banane, Zwergbanane.

Native Range — 14 Countries

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Genus Musa — 20 Species

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japanische Faserbanane
Musa basjoo
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Kenia-Banane
Musa velutina
LC 🐾
Manilahanf
Musa textilis
NE
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Mehlbanane
Musa paradisiaca
NE
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Scharlachrote banane
Musa coccinea
EN 🐾
Zwergbanane
Musa acuminata
NE 🐾
Plantain
Musa balbisiana
LC 🐾
Flowering banana
Musa ornata
LC 🐾
Lanyu Banana
Musa insularimontana
CR 🐾
Giant Highland Banana
Musa ingens
LC 🐾
Pisang Tajak
Musa beccarii
LC 🐾
Kinabalu Mountain Banana
Musa monticola
LC 🐾
Fairchild's Loloda Banana
Musa lolodensis
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 🐾
Johore Banana
Musa gracilis
LC 🐾
Markku's banana
Musa markkui
LC
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