Musa bauensis
Hakkinen & Meekiong
Bau banana
Musaceae Edible: Fruit
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Source: WikipediaMusa bauensis is a species of wild banana (genus Musa), native to Sarawak, Malaysia. It is placed in section Callimusa (now including the former section Australimusa), having a diploid chromosome number of 2n = 20.
Description
A subtropical banana herb in the family Musaceae native to the Bau limestone areas of East Malaysia and found in Uttarakhand district, India, that can be grown from seed.
Edible Uses
The fruit is eaten.
Distribution
It is a subtropical plant. It occurs in Uttarakhand district in India. It grows on Bau limestone in East Malaysia.
Where It Grows
Asia, Himalayas, India, Indonesia, Malaysia, SE Asia,
Cultivation
Plants can be grown from seed.
References (1)
- Mehta, P. S. et al, 2010, Native plant genetic resources and traditional foods of Uttarakhand Himalaya for sustainable food security and livelihood. Indian Journal or Natural products and Resources. Vol 1(1), March 2010 pp 89-96
