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erect banana

Musa jackeyi W.Hill
erect banana
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Musa jackeyi, known as erect banana, is a species in the Musaceae family. It is found in Queensland, Australia, and is critically endangered.

Description

Musa jackeyi, commonly referred to as erect banana, is a plant species in the Musaceae family. It is native to a limited area within the Wet Tropics bioregion of Queensland. The species is critically endangered, reflecting its restricted distribution and vulnerability. First described in 1874 by W. Hill, it is one of the rarer members of the Musa genus.

Other common names

wild bananaerect bananaJohnstone River banana

Distribution

Queensland

Synonyms

Musa hillii

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