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Kinabalu Mountain Banana

Musa monticola

Least Concern

Habitat & Distribution

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

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Plantae (planta)
Phylum
Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)
Class
Liliopsida (Monocots)
Order
Zingiberales (Zingiberales)
Family
Musaceae
Genus
Musa
Species
Musa monticola (Kinabalu Mountain Banana)

Similar Species in Musa

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banano
Musa paradisiaca
Not Evaluated
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cáñamo de Manila
Musa textilis
Not Evaluated
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Guineo De Fuego
Musa coccinea
Endangered
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plátano
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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Flowering banana
Musa ornata
Least Concern
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Fairchild's Loloda Banana
Musa lolodensis
Least Concern
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Kinabalu Mountain Banana?
The scientific name of Kinabalu Mountain Banana is Musa monticola. It belongs to the genus Musa.
What is the conservation status of Kinabalu Mountain Banana?
Kinabalu Mountain Banana (Musa monticola) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
What family does Kinabalu Mountain Banana belong to?
Kinabalu Mountain Banana (Musa monticola) belongs to the genus Musa, which is part of the taxonomic family Musaceae.
Is Kinabalu Mountain Banana endangered?
No, Kinabalu Mountain Banana (Musa monticola) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Kinabalu Mountain Banana belong to?
Kinabalu Mountain Banana (Musa monticola) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (planta).
What are the closest relatives of Kinabalu Mountain Banana?
The closest relatives of Kinabalu Mountain Banana in the genus Musa include banano, cáñamo de Manila, Guineo De Fuego, plátano, Pisang Tajak.

Genus Musa — 20 Species

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banano
Musa paradisiaca
NE 🐾
cáñamo de Manila
Musa textilis
NE 🐾
Guineo De Fuego
Musa coccinea
EN 🐾
plátano
Musa acuminata
NE 🐾
Pisang Tajak
Musa beccarii
LC 🐾
Plantain
Musa balbisiana
LC 🐾
Fairchild's Loloda Banana
Musa lolodensis
LC 🐾
Flowering banana
Musa ornata
LC 🐾
Lanyu Banana
Musa insularimontana
CR 🐾
Giant Highland Banana
Musa ingens
LC 🐾
Johore Banana
Musa gracilis
LC
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Kinabalu Mountain Banana
Musa monticola
LC
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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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