Musa balbisiana var. balbisiana
Musa balbisiana var. balbisiana · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (2 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
, scientifically known as Musa balbisiana var. balbisiana, is a wild ancestor of many modern cultivated bananas. Renowned for its hardiness and nutritional profile, this plant serves as a vital genetic resource. Beyond its culinary uses, it holds significant medicinal potential in traditional practices for its diverse bioactive properties.
- Family
- Musaceae
- Native range
- Africa
- Parts used
- Not available
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
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Names and Synonyms
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Musa balbisiana var. balbisianaSynonyms
- Musa × sapientum var. pruinosa
- Musa pruinosa
- Musa shankarii
- Musa × paradisiaca var. granulosa
- Musa balbisiana var. andamanica
- Musa elata
- Musa × sapientum f. pruinosa
- Musa martini
- Musa rosacea
- Musa sabuana
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 |
|---|---|
| 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 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 |
|---|---|
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Gulf of Guinea Is. |
| China | China South-Central |
| China | Hainan |
| China | China Southeast |
| China | Tibet |
| Eastern Asia | Taiwan |
| Indian Subcontinent | Assam |
| Indian Subcontinent | East Himalaya |
| Indian Subcontinent | India |
| Indian Subcontinent | Nepal |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Activities
Musa balbisiana var. balbisiana has 2 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Abortifacient, Teratogenic.
| Activity | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Abortifacient | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Teratogenic | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Abortifacient
- Phytotherapy research : PTR
Teratogenic
- Phytotherapy research : PTR