Musa balbisiana var. balbisiana
Musa balbisiana var. balbisiana, commonly known as wild banana, is a resilient perennial plant prized for its genetic importance. Beyond its starch-rich fruit, it serves as a vital medicinal resource. Its leaves, pseudostems, and roots are utilized in traditional practices to treat various ailments, offering significant bioactive potential.
- Scientific name: Musa balbisiana var. balbisiana
- Family: Musaceae
- Native range: Africa
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta and class Equisetopsida. Within the subclass Magnoliidae, it is organized under the order Zingiberales and the family Musaceae. Finally, its taxonomic placement concludes within the genus Musa, specifically as the variety balbisiana.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Zingiberales | WCVP |
| Family | Musaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Musa | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a diverse geographical range that spans across multiple continents and distinct climatic zones. In the African region, its distribution includes the West-Central Tropical Africa area, specifically around the Gulf of Guinea Islands. Moving into Asia, it is widely found within various regions of China, including the South-Central and Southeast territories. Additionally, the species can be located in the tropical Hainan province as well as the high-altitude terrain of Tibet. This wide dispersal demonstrates the plant's ability to adapt to both tropical and varied mountainous environments.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Gulf of Guinea Is. | WCVP |
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| China | Hainan | WCVP |
| China | China Southeast | WCVP |
| China | Tibet | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Taiwan | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Assam | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | East Himalaya | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | India | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Nepal | WCVP |
Activities
Musa balbisiana var. balbisiana has 2 reported activities identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Abortifacient, Teratogenic.
- Total activities
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Abortifacient | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Teratogenic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |