Plant of the day
Musa acuminata
Banana PlantHerb
Musa acuminata is a species of banana native to Southern Asia, its range comprising the Indian subcontinent and Southeast Asia. Many of the modern edible dessert bananas are derived from this species, although some are hybrids with Musa balbisiana. First cultivated by humans around 8000 BCE, it is one of the early examples of domesticated plants.
FamilyMusaceae
GenusMusa
NativeAustralia
LifespanPerennial clonal system; individual shoot lifespan 9–18 months from emergence to fruiting
More Information
Explore additional details about Hibiscus rosa-sinensis.
Botanical Information
Scientific NameMusa acuminata
Common NameBanana Plant
FamilyMusaceae
GenusMusa
Physical Characteristics
Blooming Information
Environmental Information
Pests & Diseases
- Aphids
- Whiteflies
- Spider mites
- Mealybugs
- Thrips
- Leaf spot
- Root rot
- Powdery mildew
- Rust
Additional Notes Hibiscus rosa-sinensis is the national flower of Malaysia and a popular ornamental plant used in hedges, borders, and containers.