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plátano

Musa acuminata

Not Evaluated

Habitat & Distribution

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

Widely distributed across Africa (5 countries), Asia (Taiwan), Europe (Spain, Sweden), North America (Costa Rica, United States), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia), and South America (Colombia, Ecuador, Peru).

🇿🇦 South Africa 🇹🇼 Taiwan 🇨🇷 Costa Rica 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇬🇳 Guinea 🇪🇸 Spain 🇧🇮 Burundi 🇧🇼 Botswana 🇺🇸 United States 🇦🇺 Australia 🇨🇴 Colombia 🇨🇩 Congo (DRC) 🇪🇨 Ecuador 🇵🇪 Peru

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (planta)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Class

Liliopsida (Monocots)

Order

Zingiberales (Zingiberales)

Species

Musa acuminata (plátano)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish plátano

French bananier

German Zwergbanane

Indonesian pisang batu

Similar Species in Musa

Fairchild's Loloda Banana

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of plátano?

The scientific name of plátano is Musa acuminata. It belongs to the genus Musa.

Where does plátano live?

plátano is found in Widely distributed across Africa (5 countries), Asia (Taiwan), Europe (Spain, Sweden), North America (Costa Rica, United States), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia), and South America (Colombia, Ecuador, Peru).. Countries include Australia, Botswana, Burundi, Colombia, Congo (DRC), Costa Rica, Ecuador, Guinea, Peru, South Africa.

What family does plátano belong to?

plátano (Musa acuminata) belongs to the genus Musa, which is part of the taxonomic family Musaceae.

What kingdom does plátano belong to?

plátano (Musa acuminata) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (planta).

What are the closest relatives of plátano?

The closest relatives of plátano in the genus Musa include banano, cáñamo de Manila, Guineo De Fuego, Pisang Tajak, Plantain.