fe'i banana
Musa troglodytarum L.
Musa troglodytarum, known as fe'i banana, is a cultivated plant in the Musaceae family, primarily grown for its fruit. It is native to the Pacific islands, particularly French Polynesia, and is distinguished by its vibrant orange to red skin and yellow or orange flesh. These bananas are typically consumed after cooking and are an important food source for Pacific Islanders, having accompanied their migrations across the ocean. They are notable for their high beta-carotene content.
Description
Fe'i bananas, scientifically named Musa troglodytarum, are part of the Musaceae family and are cultivated for their fruit. They are found in various Pacific islands, including French Polynesia, and are characterized by their bright orange to red skin and yellow or orange flesh. These bananas are usually eaten after being cooked and have historically been a significant food for Pacific Islander communities. Their high beta-carotene content makes them nutritionally valuable. The species was first described in 1763.
Other common names
fe'i banana
Distribution
JP · Bismarck Archipelago · Cook Is. · Fiji · Hawaii · Jawa · Maluku · Marquesas · New Caledonia · New Guinea · Santa Cruz Is. · Society Is. · Solomon Is. · Tuamotu · Tubuai Is.
Synonyms
Musa fehiMusa paradisiaca subsp. troglodytarumMusa rectispicaMusa sapientum subsp. troglodytarumMusa seemanniiMusa uranoscoposMusa uranoscoposMusa troglodytarum var. acutibracteataMusa paradisiaca var. dorsataMusa sapientum var. troglodytarum
