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Manila-hemp

Musa textilis

Not Evaluated

Habitat & Distribution

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

Distributed across Comoros, Costa Rica, Guinea, India, and Taiwan.

🇹🇼 Taiwan 🇨🇷 Costa Rica 🇬🇳 Guinea 🇮🇳 India 🇰🇲 Comoros

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Plantae (tumbuhan)
Phylum
Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)
Class
Liliopsida (Monocots)
Order
Zingiberales (Zingiberales)
Family
Musaceae
Genus
Musa
Species
Musa textilis (Manila-hemp)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish cáñamo de Manila
French abaca
German Manilahanf

Similar Species in Musa

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pisang batu
Musa acuminata
Not Evaluated
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French plantain
Musa paradisiaca
Not Evaluated
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Lanyu Banana
Musa insularimontana
Critically Endangered
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Pisang Tajak
Musa beccarii
Least Concern
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Plantain
Musa balbisiana
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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Johore Banana
Musa gracilis
Least Concern
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Manila-hemp?
The scientific name of Manila-hemp is Musa textilis. It belongs to the genus Musa.
Where does Manila-hemp live?
Manila-hemp is found in Distributed across Comoros, Costa Rica, Guinea, India, and Taiwan.. Countries include Comoros, Costa Rica, Guinea, India, Taiwan.
What family does Manila-hemp belong to?
Manila-hemp (Musa textilis) belongs to the genus Musa, which is part of the taxonomic family Musaceae.
What kingdom does Manila-hemp belong to?
Manila-hemp (Musa textilis) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (tumbuhan).
What are the closest relatives of Manila-hemp?
The closest relatives of Manila-hemp in the genus Musa include pisang batu, Johore Banana, French plantain, Fairchild's Loloda Banana, Pisang Tajak.

Native Range — 5 Countries

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Genus Musa — 20 Species

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pisang batu
Musa acuminata
NE 🐾
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
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Manila-hemp
Musa textilis
NE
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Flowering banana
Musa ornata
LC 🐾
Lanyu Banana
Musa insularimontana
CR 🐾
Giant Highland Banana
Musa ingens
LC 🐾
Peekel's Banana
Musa peekelii
LC 🐾
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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