Ensete are sturdy, evergreen perennials characterized by a compact stem and broad, paddle-like leaves. They produce drooping terminal clusters of cup-shaped blossoms, which are succeeded by dry, banana-like fruits.

Ensete

Ensete 'Victor Reiter'

Ensete gilletii

Ensete gilletii from Malawi

Ensete gilletii from Mozambique

Ensete glaucum

Ensete glaucum 'Vudu Vudu'

Ensete glaucum from China

Ensete glaucum from Thailand

Ensete perrieri

Ensete superbum

Ensete superbum from Thailand

Ensete ventricosum is a tender perennial characterized by its upright, elongated leaves that can reach lengths of up to 3 meters. The leaf midrib features a red underside, and while it produces white flowers, these are often concealed by the deep red bracts and are seldom seen in cultivated settings.

Ensete ventricosum

Ensete ventricosum 'Atropurpureum'

Ensete ventricosum 'Hiniba' is a tall, upright perennial, reaching approximately 4 meters in height. It features large, paddle-shaped leaves that exhibit a subtle glaucous tint and a vibrant olive-green color. The thick midribs are notable for their bright red coloration on the underside. This plant thrives in tropical settings but needs to be sheltered in a warm greenhouse or conservatory during the winter months.

Ensete ventricosum 'Hiniba'

Ensete ventricosum 'Maurelii' is a hardy, evergreen perennial known for its large, upright leaves that can exceed 3 meters in length. The petioles are a deep red, while the upper surfaces of the leaves exhibit a reddish hue, particularly along the margins. In cultivated settings, this plant seldom flowers.

Ensete ventricosum 'Maurelii'

Ensete ventricosum 'Montbeliardii' is a tender evergreen perennial that can reach heights of up to 4 meters, exhibiting an erect growth form. This plant features large leaves with a distinctive red tint, contributing a tropical ambiance to its surroundings. During the winter months, it needs to be sheltered in a warm greenhouse or conservatory to thrive.

Ensete ventricosum 'Montbeliardii'

Ensete ventricosum 'Tandarra Red'

Ensete ventricosum from Uganda

Ensete wilsonii

Musa consists of suckering evergreen perennials characterized by their large, paddle-like leaves. The bases of their stalks create a false stem, and they produce clusters of tubular flowers surrounded by vibrant bracts, which are succeeded by cylindrical fruits.

Musa

Musa 'Ae Ae' (v)

Musa 'Burmese Blue'

Musa 'Butuhan' (_balbisiana_ x _textilis_)

Musa 'Cavendish Super Dwarf'

Musa 'Cavendish Zan Moreno'

Musa 'Dajiao'

Musa 'Darjeeling Giant'

Musa 'Ghew-kera'

Musa 'Hazaray'

Musa 'Helen'

Musa 'Ice Cream' (ABB Group)

Musa 'Jamesonii'

Musa 'Koba Dwarf'

Musa 'Kru' (F)

Musa 'Orange'

Musa 'Royal Pink' (_ornata_ hybrid)

Musa 'Royal Purple' (_ornata_ hybrid)

Musa 'Royal Red' (_ornata_ hybrid)

Musa 'Saba' ambig. (F)

Musa 'Tiger Stripes'

Musa 'Violacea' (_ornata_ hybrid)

Musa 'Wompa' (AS Group) (F)

Musa (Fe'i Group) 'Utafan' (F)

Musa acuminata

Musa acuminata 'Adi'PBR

Musa acuminata 'Bordelon'

Musa acuminata 'Buitenzorg'

Musa acuminata 'Cheeka'

Musa acuminata 'Double' (AAA+ Group) (F)

Musa acuminata 'Dwarf Cavendish' is a perennial plant that can reach heights of up to 3 meters. It features elongated leaves that can grow as long as 1.2 meters. Throughout the year, it produces pendulous clusters of yellow flowers, which are accented by purple bracts, appearing intermittently. This variety is known for its edible yellow bananas that follow the flowering period.

Musa acuminata 'Dwarf Cavendish' (AAA Group) (F)

Musa acuminata 'Dwarf Red Jamaican' (AAA Group) (F)

Musa acuminata 'Dwarf Red' (AAA Group) (F)

Musa acuminata 'Flhorban 924'PBR

Musa acuminata 'Flhorban 925'PBR

Musa acuminata 'Flhorban916'PBR

Musa acuminata 'Flhorban917'

Musa acuminata 'Flhorban918'PBR

Musa acuminata 'Flhorban919'

Musa acuminata 'Flhorban920' PBR is a tender perennial known for its bushy growth and clumping nature. In spring, it produces upright stems adorned with aromatic, arrowhead-shaped leaves that are mid-green in color. From mid-summer through mid-autumn, slender stems support a series of azure blue flowers that rise above the foliage.

Musa acuminata 'Flhorban920'PBR

Musa acuminata 'Flhorban921'PBR

Musa acuminata 'Giant Cavendish' (AAA Group) (F)

Musa acuminata 'Grand Nain' (AAA Group) (F)

Musa acuminata 'Igitsiri' (AAA Group) (F)

Musa acuminata 'Iholena Ula'ula' (AAA Group) (F)

Musa acuminata 'Kru' (AA Group) (F)

Musa acuminata 'Lacatan'

Musa acuminata 'Mai'a oa'

Musa acuminata 'Malaysian Blood' (AA Group) (F)

Musa acuminata 'Monyet'

Musa acuminata 'Pink Striped' (AA Group) (F)

Musa acuminata 'Pisang Berlin' (AA Group) (F)

Musa acuminata 'Pisang Jari Buaya' (AA Group) (F)

Musa acuminata 'Pisang Lidi' (AA Group) (F)

Musa acuminata 'Pisang Masak Hijau' (AAA Group) (F)

Musa acuminata 'Red Iholena' (AAA Group) (F)

Musa acuminata 'Robusta' (AAA Group) (F)

Musa acuminata 'Rose' (AA Group) (F)

Musa acuminata 'Siam Ruby' (AA Group) (F)

Musa acuminata 'Tapo' (AA Group) (F)

Musa acuminata 'Tuu Ghia' (AA Group) (F)

Musa acuminata 'White Iholena' (AAA Group) (F)

Musa acuminata 'Williams' (AAA Group) (F)

Musa acuminata 'Zebrina' is a tender perennial that can reach heights of up to 2.5 meters. It features large, paddle-like leaves adorned with burgundy markings. During the summer months, it may produce cream or yellow flowers that emerge from purple bracts. If conditions are favorable, these blooms can give way to small banana fruits.

Musa acuminata 'Zebrina'

Musa acuminata Cavendish Group (AAA Group) (F)

Musa acuminata balbisiana

Musa acuminata subsp. sumatrana

Musa acuminata unidentified cultivar

Musa balbisiana

Musa balbisiana 'Asian Saba' (BBB Group) (F)

Musa balbisiana 'Black Thai'

Musa balbisiana 'Cardaba' (BBB Group) (F)

Musa balbisiana 'Tani' (BB Group) (F)

Musa basjoo is a clumping perennial that can reach heights of up to 5 meters. It features long, lance-shaped leaves that can grow as much as 3 meters in length. During the summer, it produces drooping spikes adorned with cream-colored flowers, which may occasionally give way to inedible green fruits measuring up to 6 centimeters.

Musaceae