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Pisang Tajak

Musa beccarii N.W.Simmonds
Pisang Tajak
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Musa beccarii is a species of wild banana in the Musaceae family, native to Sabah in Malaysia. It is part of the section Callimusa within the genus Musa. The species was described by N.W. Simmonds and published in 1960. It is known as Pisang Tajak in English and locally.

Description

Musa beccarii is a wild banana species in the Musaceae family, native to the region of Sabah in Malaysia. It belongs to the section Callimusa within the genus Musa. The species was first described by N.W. Simmonds and formally published in 1960. Its common name is Pisang Tajak, used both in English and local contexts. The plant is part of the broader Musa genus, which includes various wild and cultivated banana species. Musa beccarii is one of several wild banana species found in the region, contributing to the biodiversity of the Musaceae family.

Other common names

Pisang Tajak

Distribution

Global · Borneo

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