Musaceae belongs to the order Zingiberales. It is also known as Banana family.
The Musaceae is a small family of large, fast-growing herbaceous plants native to tropical regions of Africa and Asia. These monocotyledonous plants are known for their broad, paddle-shaped leaves with overlapping bases that form a pseudostem, giving them a tree-like appearance. Flowers are typically arranged in large, hanging clusters and may be unisexual or bisexual, often with colorful bracts. The fruit is usually a fleshy berry, and many species are propagated vegetatively due to seedlessness in cultivated forms.
Musaceae species thrive in warm, humid climates with rich, well-drained soils. The family includes both wild and cultivated plants, with significant ecological and economic roles. A key commercial crop is the banana (Musa spp.), grown globally for its edible fruit and used as a staple food in many tropical and subtropical regions.
Total genera found for Musaceae: 2
Total plants found for Musaceae: 4
- 1) Banana
- 2) Enset
- 3) Manila hemp
- 4) Plantain