Musa Siam Ruby
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- | Found in the wild in Indonesia, it is almost certainly a wild subspecies of Musa acuminata, such as M. acuminata ssp. zebrina or something similar. Since only one plant was found, it is known whether this is a newly discovered distinct subspecies or a random variant on a previously described subspecies of Musa acuminata, field work needs to be done to detirmine its status. | + | Found in the wild in Indonesia, it is almost certainly a wild subspecies of Musa acuminata, such as M. acuminata ssp. zebrina or something similar. Since only one plant was found, it is not yet known whether this is a newly discovered distinct subspecies or a random variant on a previously described subspecies of Musa acuminata, field work needs to be done to detirmine its status. |
*Genetic Group - | *Genetic Group - | ||
Eumusa, 2n=22 | Eumusa, 2n=22 |
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Cultivar Name
Musa 'siam ruby'(most likely Musa acuminata ssp.)
Synonyms
siam red
Pictures
Still a young plant, the red color appears when the plant grows larger.
(credit NANAMAN)
Description
Found in the wild in Indonesia, it is almost certainly a wild subspecies of Musa acuminata, such as M. acuminata ssp. zebrina or something similar. Since only one plant was found, it is not yet known whether this is a newly discovered distinct subspecies or a random variant on a previously described subspecies of Musa acuminata, field work needs to be done to detirmine its status.
- Genetic Group -
Eumusa, 2n=22
Origin
- Date realized in trade -
2005-2006
Usage
Ornamental
Flowering
pendent
- Time To Bloom -
9-18months (estimation)
- Time To Harvest -
seeded
Cultivation
- Mature Height -
- Survival Zone -
- Fruiting Zone -
- Cold Hardiness -
- Wind -
- Sun -
- Taste Description -
- Personal Notes -
- Growth tips -
Known Afflictions
- Pests -
- Susceptible Diseases -
- Resistant Diseases -
Research Notes
- Links to useful discussion threads in the forum:
- Typical Price Range -
Members Growing This Banana
External
- Links
- (Links to other useful pages on the web that mention this banana. Example: International Banana Society)
- Sources