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Edible banana

Musa acuminata

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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 (植物)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (木兰植物门)

Species

Musa acuminata (Edible banana)

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 Edible banana?

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

Where does Edible banana live?

Edible banana 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 Edible banana belong to?

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

What kingdom does Edible banana belong to?

Edible banana (Musa acuminata) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (植物).

What are the closest relatives of Edible banana?

The closest relatives of Edible banana in the genus Musa include Ba Jiao Hong, Johore Banana, French plantain, Fairchild's Loloda Banana, Pisang Tajak.