Musa acuminata subsp. acuminata
Musa acuminata subsp. acuminata · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (20 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
, scientifically known as Musa acuminata subsp. acuminata, is a vital tropical plant celebrated for both its nutritional and medicinal properties. Often categorized under the wild banana group, this species provides essential bioactive compounds used in traditional healing to support digestion, reduce inflammation, and promote overall wellness through its nutrient-rich fruit.
- Family
- Musaceae
- Native range
- Europe
- Parts used
- Not available
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Musa Acuminata Var. Zebrina · Musa Acuminata Var. Cerifera · 23 more
Names and Synonyms
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Musa acuminata subsp. acuminataSynonyms
- Musa acuminata var. zebrina
- Musa acuminata var. cerifera
- Musa acuminata var. rutilipes
- Musa brieyi
- Musa acuminata var. nakaii
- Musa acuminata var. bantamensis
- Musa acuminata var. violacea
- Musa × paradisiaca var. pumila
- Musa simiarum var. violacea
- Musa cavendishii
- Musa cavendishii var. hawaiiensis
- Musa cavendishii var. pumila
- Musa cerifera
- Musa sundaica
- Musa acuminata var. alasensis
- Musa × sapientum var. pumila
- Musa zebrina
- Musa acuminata var. longipetiolata
- Musa zebrina f. cerifera
- Musa acuminata var. breviformis
- Musa zebrina f. rutilipes
- Musa simiarum
- Musa javanica
- Musa rumphiana
- Musa rhinozerotis
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae within the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. It is further classified under the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Zingiberales. Finally, it is a member of the family Musaceae within the genus Musa.
| Rank | Classification |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Phylum | Streptophyta |
| Class | Equisetopsida |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae |
| Order | Zingiberales |
| Family | Musaceae |
| Genus | Musa |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Distribution
This plant exhibits a broad geographical distribution across several distinct global regions. In Southwestern Europe, its presence can be identified within the borders of Spain. Its range extends to the Macaronesia archipelago, specifically encompassing the Canary Islands. Within West Tropical Africa, the species is found in both Guinea and Senegal. Finally, its distribution reaches East Tropical Africa, where it is located in Tanzania.
| Region | Area |
|---|---|
| Southwestern Europe | Spain |
| Macaronesia | Canary Is. |
| West Tropical Africa | Guinea |
| West Tropical Africa | Senegal |
| East Tropical Africa | Tanzania |
| Western Asia | Türkiye |
| China | China South-Central |
| China | China Southeast |
| Indian Subcontinent | Bangladesh |
| Indian Subcontinent | India |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Chemicals
Musa acuminata subsp. acuminata has 10 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include CA, Flavonoid, MG, N-, Phytate.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| CA | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Flavonoid | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| MG | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| N- | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Phytate | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Proanthocyanidin | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| SAPONIN | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| na | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| oxalate | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| p- | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
CA
- Plants (Basel, Switzerland)
Flavonoid
- TheScientificWorldJournal
MG
- Plants (Basel, Switzerland)
N-
- Plants (Basel, Switzerland)
Phytate
- Plants (Basel, Switzerland)
Proanthocyanidin
- TheScientificWorldJournal
SAPONIN
- Plants (Basel, Switzerland)
na
- Plants (Basel, Switzerland)
oxalate
- Plants (Basel, Switzerland)
p-
- Plants (Basel, Switzerland)