Johore Banana
Musa gracilis Holttum
Musa gracilis, known as the Johore Banana, is a species of wild banana native to Peninsular Malaysia. It belongs to the genus Musa in the family Musaceae and is classified in section Callimusa. The species has a diploid chromosome number of 2n = 20. It typically grows to less than 2 meters in height and is characterized by an upright pink-purple bud and narrow fruits with magenta and green stripes.
Description
Musa gracilis is a wild banana species found in Peninsular Malaysia. It is part of the Musaceae family and the Musa genus. The plant is notable for its upright pink-purple bud and narrow fruits that display magenta and green stripes. With a diploid chromosome count of 2n = 20, it is classified within the section Callimusa. The species reaches a height of less than 2 meters. It was first described in 1950 by Holttum.
Other common names
Johore Banana
Distribution
Global · Malaya
