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Markku's banana

Musa markkui

Least Concern

Habitat & Distribution

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

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Plantae (Pflanzen)
Phylum
Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)
Class
Liliopsida (Monocots)
Order
Zingiberales (Ingwerartige)
Family
Musaceae
Genus
Musa
Species
Musa markkui (Markku's 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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Mehlbanane
Musa paradisiaca
Not Evaluated
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Scharlachrote banane
Musa coccinea
Endangered
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Zwergbanane
Musa acuminata
Not Evaluated
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Plantain
Musa balbisiana
Least Concern
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Pisang Tajak
Musa beccarii
Least Concern
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Markku's banana?
The scientific name of Markku's banana is Musa markkui. It belongs to the genus Musa.
What is the conservation status of Markku's banana?
Markku's banana (Musa markkui) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
What family does Markku's banana belong to?
Markku's banana (Musa markkui) belongs to the genus Musa, which is part of the taxonomic family Musaceae.
Is Markku's banana endangered?
No, Markku's banana (Musa markkui) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Markku's banana belong to?
Markku's banana (Musa markkui) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Pflanzen).
What are the closest relatives of Markku's banana?
The closest relatives of Markku's banana in the genus Musa include japanische Faserbanane, Kenia-Banane, Manilahanf, Mehlbanane, Scharlachrote banane.

Genus Musa — 20 Species

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japanische Faserbanane
Musa basjoo
NE 🐾
Kenia-Banane
Musa velutina
LC 🐾
Manilahanf
Musa textilis
NE 🐾
Mehlbanane
Musa paradisiaca
NE 🐾
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
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Markku's banana
Musa markkui
LC
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