Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Zingiberales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
bukensis
ID:
474791

Status:
valid

Authors:
Argent

Source:
wcs

Year:
1976

Citation Micro:
Notes Roy. Bot. Gard. Edinburgh 35: 101 (1976)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000474123

Common Names

  • Musa bukensis
  • Bukensis Banana
  • Bukensis Plantain

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Description

Musa bukensis (also called Bukens Musa, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Musaceae family. It is native to tropical Africa. It typically grows in moist forests, along streams, and in grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Musa bukensis is used as an ornamental plant and for its medicinal properties. It is also used as a source of food for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Musa bukensis is a small, yellow, tubular flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single stem with two leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Musa bukensis is a perennial herbaceous plant that can grow up to 2 m tall. It is usually propagated by seed, although it can also be propagated by division. The seeds should be sown in a warm, humid environment and kept moist until germination. Division should be done in the spring or early summer, when the plant is actively growing. The divisions should be planted in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist until they are well-rooted.

Where to Find Musa bukensis

Musa bukensis is native to the island of Borneo in Indonesia.

Musa bukensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Musa bukensis?

Musa bukensis

What is the common name of Musa bukensis?

Bukensis banana

What type of plant is Musa bukensis?

Herb

Species in the Musa genus

Species in the Musaceae family

Ensete glaucum, Ensete homblei, Ensete livingstonianum, Ensete perrieri, Ensete superbum, Ensete ventricosum, Ensete lecongkietii, Musa acuminata, Musa alinsanaya, Musa aurantiaca, Musa balbisiana, Musa banksii, Musa basjoo, Musa beccarii, Musa boman, Musa borneensis, Musa bukensis, Musa campestris, Musa celebica, Musa cheesmanii, Musa coccinea, Musa exotica, Musa fitzalanii, Musa flaviflora, Musa gracilis, Musa griersonii, Musa hirta, Musa ingens, Musa insularimontana, Musa itinerans, Musa jackeyi, Musa johnsii, Musa kattuvazhana, Musa lanceolata, Musa lawitiensis, Musa lolodensis, Musa maclayi, Musa mannii, Musa monticola, Musa muluensis, Musa nagensium, Musa ochracea, Musa ornata, Musa paracoccinea, Musa paradisiaca, Musa peekelii, Musa rosea, Musa rubra, Musa salaccensis, Musa sanguinea,