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 basjoo 'Sakhalin'

Musa basjoo 'Tchetchenie'

Musa basjoo 'Variegata' (v)

Musa beccarii

Musa campestris

Musa cheesmanii

Musa coccinea is a perennial plant with a palm-like appearance that remains green year-round. It features elongated, paddle-shaped leaves with a glossy finish. During the summer months, it produces upright spirals of tubular yellow flowers, which are surrounded by vibrant red bracts. After flowering, the plant develops small orange fruits that are not suitable for consumption.

Musa coccinea

Musa flavida

Musa flaviflora

Musa from Bhagay-Sangshay

Musa from Tibet

Musa from Yangtze Valley, China

Musa gracilis

Musa griersonii

Musa iterans glaucum

Musa itinerans

Musa itinerans 'Yunnan'

Musa itinerans var. xishuangbannaensis 'MeKong Giant'

Musa lasiocarpa is a compact, suckering banana plant that does not bear fruit. It features a conical trunk topped with large, vibrant green leaves. The plant produces globular, waxy yellow flowers that can persist for several months. It thrives outdoors in regions that are protected from frost.

Musa lasiocarpa

Musa laterita

Musa mannii

Musa monticola

Musa muluensis

Musa ornata is a sturdy evergreen perennial that can reach heights of up to 4 meters. It features elongated leaves that can grow as long as 2 meters. This plant produces upright clusters of orange-yellow flowers, which are accented by pink bracts. After flowering, it yields greenish-yellow fruits.

Musa ornata

Musa ornata 'African Red'

Musa ornata 'Macro'

Musa ornata 'Purple'

Musa ornata 'Royal Red Salmon'

Musa rubinea

Musa rubra from Yunnan

Musa sanguinea

Musa siamensis

Musa siamensis 'Thai Gold'

Musa sikkimensis is a perennial plant that produces suckers and features large, elongated leaves that can reach lengths of up to 2 meters, arising from a pseudostem with a reddish hue. The undersides of the young leaves exhibit a reddish-purple tint, complemented by red midribs. During the summer months, established plants may produce yellow flowers surrounded by purple bracts, which can later develop into angular, yellowish fruit.

Musa sikkimensis

Musa sikkimensis 'Bengal Tiger' is a rapidly growing, semi-hardy perennial that can reach heights of up to 4 meters. It features broad, glossy green leaves that are adorned with irregular mahogany-red stripes. During the summer and autumn months, established plants may produce elongated yellow-brown flowers, which are surrounded by purple bracts, eventually leading to yellowish fruit.

Musa sikkimensis 'Bengal Tiger'

Musa sikkimensis 'Red Flash' is a robust, upright perennial that can reach heights of up to 4 meters. It features substantial, paddle-shaped leaves that are glossy green with maroon-red streaks and purple undersides. As the plant ages, it forms a sturdy, woody stem. During the summer and autumn months, mature specimens may produce yellow-brown flowers that are sheltered by purple bracts, leading to the development of yellowish fruit. This variety is known for its rapid growth and ability to thrive in various conditions.

Musa sikkimensis 'Red Flash'

Musa sikkimensis 'Red Tiger' is a robust perennial that can reach heights of up to 4 meters. It features large, glossy foliage characterized by a maroon-red midrib and a distinctive pattern of dark purple-red stripes on the upper leaf surface, complemented by a purple hue underneath. As the plant matures, it produces elongated, yellow-brown flowers that are sheltered by purple bracts, appearing from summer through autumn. These flowers are followed by yellowish fruit.

Musa sikkimensis 'Red Tiger'

Musa sikkimensis Ever Red ('Lou 1') is a robust perennial that can reach heights of up to 4 meters. This species features large, paddle-shaped leaves with glossy green surfaces and distinct maroon-red stripes. As it ages, the plant develops a sturdy, woody stem. In summer and continuing into autumn, mature specimens produce elongated yellow-brown flowers, surrounded by purple bracts, which are succeeded by yellowish fruit.

Musa sikkimensis Ever Red ('Lou 1')

Musa sumatrana

Musa textilis

Musa thomsonii

Musa troglodytarum

Musa uranoscopos

Musa velutina is a perennial plant that can reach heights of up to 2.5 meters. It features slender stems topped with paddle-shaped foliage. In summer, it produces arching spikes adorned with pink flowers and prominent pink bracts. After flowering, the plant develops inedible fruits that resemble small pink bananas.

Musa velutina

Musa violascens

Musa x paradisiaca is a herbaceous perennial that can grow up to 7 meters tall. It features large, oblong, evergreen leaves that wrap around each other at the base, forming a trunk-like pseudostem. Under optimal conditions, these mature plants can bloom at any time of the year, producing a substantial flower cluster. The flowers, which are pale yellow, are encased in large bracts that can be dark red or yellow-green. This is followed by the development of green fruit that ripens to yellow and is edible. Numerous cultivars of both banana and plantain have originated from this hybrid.

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