Cliff Banana

Names

Common Names

• Cliff Banana
• Rock Banana

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Synonyms

• Musa superba

Taxonomical Classification

This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, specifically falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. Within the order Zingiberales, it is classified under the family Musaceae. Finally, it is identified by the genus Ensete, with its specific species being Ensete superbum.

Distribution

This plant, known as Ensete superbum, exhibits a specific distribution across parts of Southern and Southeast Asia. Within the Indian Subcontinent, it can be found growing in India. Its range also extends into the Indo-China region, specifically throughout Myanmar. Additionally, the species is documented to inhabit various areas of Thailand. Finally, its geographical presence is also noted within Vietnam.

Chemicals

Ensete superbum has 6 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Anigorufone, Anthocyanins, FLAVONE, Hydroxyanigorufone, Proanthocyanidin.

Anigorufone

1. Journal of ethnopharmacology

Anthocyanins

1. Journal of food biochemistry

FLAVONE

1. Journal of food biochemistry

Hydroxyanigorufone

1. Journal of ethnopharmacology

Proanthocyanidin

1. Journal of ethnopharmacology

flavonols

1. Journal of food biochemistry

Activities

Ensete superbum has 5 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antidiabetic, Antifertility, Antioxidant, Antiviral, Cardiovascular.

Most Reported Activities

Medicinal Uses

Ensete superbum has 24 reported medicinal uses identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include dysentery, appendicitis, asthma, bone fracture, calculi.

Most Reported Uses