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Okinawa Torch

Musa coccinea

Endangered

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Habitat & Distribution

Inhabits tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests spanning the Afrotropic and Neotropic realms. Populations are also found in montane and highland environments at higher elevations.

Distributed across Brazil, Colombia, Comoros, and Costa Rica. Currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

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Conservation Status

EN Endangered

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (Plants)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Class

Liliopsida (Monocots)

Order

Zingiberales (Zingiberales)

Species

Musa coccinea (Okinawa Torch)

Names in Other Languages

Chinese Ba Jiao Hong

Spanish Guineo De Fuego

German Scharlachrote banane

Portuguese Bananeira-florida

Vietnamese Chuoi Rung

Similar Species in Musa

Fairchild's Loloda Banana

Giant Highland Banana

Musa ingens

Least Concern

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Okinawa Torch?

The scientific name of Okinawa Torch is Musa coccinea. It belongs to the genus Musa.

What is the conservation status of Okinawa Torch?

Okinawa Torch (Musa coccinea) is classified as Endangered by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Okinawa Torch live?

Okinawa Torch is found in Distributed across Brazil, Colombia, Comoros, and Costa Rica. Currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.. Countries include Brazil, Colombia, Comoros, Costa Rica.

What family does Okinawa Torch belong to?

Okinawa Torch (Musa coccinea) belongs to the genus Musa, which is part of the taxonomic family Musaceae.

Is Okinawa Torch endangered?

Yes, Okinawa Torch (Musa coccinea) is classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, which means it faces a significant risk of extinction in the wild.

What kingdom does Okinawa Torch belong to?

Okinawa Torch (Musa coccinea) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Plants).

What are the closest relatives of Okinawa Torch?

The closest relatives of Okinawa Torch in the genus Musa include Edible banana, Fairchild's Loloda Banana, Flowering banana, French plantain, Giant Highland Banana.