Musa kattuvazhana

Musa kattuvazhana
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Monocots
Clade: Commelinids
Order: Zingiberales
Family: Musaceae
Genus: Musa
Species:
M. kattuvazhana
Binomial name
Musa kattuvazhana
K.C.Jacob
Synonyms
  • Musa acuminata subsp. burmannica N.W.Simmonds
  • Musa banksii var. singampatti T.G.Nayar

Musa kattuvazhana is a species of wild banana in the genus Musa (family Musaceae). First described by K.C. Jacob in 1952, it is notable for its distinct characteristics and its potential role in elucidating the diversity and evolution of bananas. Although many taxonomists treat it as a synonym of Musa acuminata subsp. burmannica, its precise status remains under debate.

  1. ^ Plummer, J.; Kallow, S. (2022). "Musa kattuvazhana". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2022: e.T158541275A158544318. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2022-2.RLTS.T158541275A158544318.en. Retrieved 2 March 2025.

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