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banana

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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Bananeira-florida
Musa coccinea
Endangered
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Fairchild's Loloda Banana
Musa lolodensis
Least Concern
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Lanyu Banana
Musa insularimontana
Critically Endangered
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Plantain
Musa balbisiana
Least Concern
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Manila-hemp
Musa textilis
Not Evaluated
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Flowering banana
Musa ornata
Least Concern
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Pisang Tajak
Musa beccarii
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 banana?
The scientific name of banana is Musa paradisiaca. It belongs to the genus Musa.
Where does banana live?
banana 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 banana belong to?
banana (Musa paradisiaca) belongs to the genus Musa, which is part of the taxonomic family Musaceae.
What kingdom does banana belong to?
banana (Musa paradisiaca) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (plantas).
What are the closest relatives of banana?
The closest relatives of banana in the genus Musa include Bananeira-florida, Fairchild's Loloda Banana, Pisang Tajak, Plantain, Manila-hemp.

Native Range — 14 Countries

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Genus Musa — 20 Species

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banana
Musa paradisiaca
NE
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Bananeira-florida
Musa coccinea
EN 🐾
Fairchild's Loloda Banana
Musa lolodensis
LC 🐾
Pisang Tajak
Musa beccarii
LC 🐾
Plantain
Musa balbisiana
LC 🐾
Manila-hemp
Musa textilis
NE 🐾
Flowering banana
Musa ornata
LC 🐾
Lanyu Banana
Musa insularimontana
CR 🐾
Giant Highland Banana
Musa ingens
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 🐾
Peekel's Banana
Musa peekelii
LC 🐾
Edible banana
Musa acuminata
NE
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