Musa celebica
| Musa celebica | |
|---|---|
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Monocots |
| Clade: | Commelinids |
| Order: | Zingiberales |
| Family: | Musaceae |
| Genus: | Musa |
| Species: | M. celebica
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| Binomial name | |
| Musa celebica Warb. ex K.Schum.
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Musa celebica is a species of wild banana from the genus Musa (Musaceae).
Distribution and origin
This species of wild banana is native to Sulawesi, Indonesia.[1][2] It is believed to inhabit the island's tropical rainforests, including lowland evergreen and montane forests.
Description
As a member of the genus Musa, Musa celebica is likely an herbaceous perennial with a pseudostem formed by tightly packed leaf sheaths. It probably features large leaves and produces inflorescences with female flowers at the base and male flowers at the tip. The fruits are berries, which may be edible, although specific details are not well-documented.
References
- ^ "Musa L. genus information". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 2023-10-18.
- ^ "The Biodiversity of Sulawesi". Naturevolution. Retrieved 2023-10-18.