Ensete ventricosum 'Maurelii'
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| Botanical Name: Ensete ventricosum 'Maurelii' en-SET-ay ven-trih-KOE-sum also known under the common names of False Banana, Red Abyssinian Banana, Red Leaved Banana, Wild Banana | Botanical Name: Ensete ventricosum 'Maurelii' en-SET-ay ven-trih-KOE-sum also known under the common names of False Banana, Red Abyssinian Banana, Red Leaved Banana, Wild Banana | ||
| Ensete Ventricosum belonging to the family Musaceae sub species Ensete There are approximately 37 species in this genus | Ensete Ventricosum belonging to the family Musaceae sub species Ensete There are approximately 37 species in this genus | ||
| - | + | The wild form of Ensete ventricosum is widespread in tropical Africa from Ethiopia, through Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania south to Mozambique and South Africa (Transvaal), and west to the Democratic Republic of Congo. Enset is cultivated only in Ethiopia, where it was first domesticated possibly about 8000 years ago. The centre of enset cultivation is in the mountains of south-western Ethiopia. | |
| - | Ensete Ventricosum Maurelii is a banana-like perennial has large paddle-shaped leaves, which range in color from deep claret brown to red-purple to pale green, produced from the center of the plant, with thick midribs bright red beneath. White flowers are borne in inflorescences 3 to 4 feet long. Fruits are banana-like but dry and unpalatable. at maturity approximately 5 years they can reach heights of up to 30ft but are most likely to grow to approx. 20ft | + | Ensete Ventricosum Maurelii is a banana-like perennial has large paddle-shaped leaves, which range in color from deep claret brown to red-purple to pale green, produced from the center of the plant, with thick midribs bright red beneath. White flowers are borne in inflorescences 3 to 4 feet long. Fruits are banana-like but dry and unpalatable. at maturity approximately 5 years they can reach heights of up to 30ft, but are most likely to grow to approx. 20ft. |
| - | Ventricosum are grown primarily for the food value of there corm in there country of origin (Ethiopia) the corm being a rich sours of highly grade food starches reaching a mature Waite of approx. 40klg | + | Ventricosum are grown primarily for the food value of there corm in there country of origin (Ethiopia). The corm being a rich sours of highly grade food starches reaching a mature Waite of approx. 40klg. |
| - | in Europe and most of the western world this species is grown as an ornamental | + | in Europe and most of the western world this species is grown as an ornamental. |
| - | the Ensete ventricosum Maurelii is a sport of the normal Green Ensete ventricosum not a distinct or separate species to produce it must be ether tissue cultured or the corm must be divided to produce the red offspring. it does not come true from seed the offspring of the seed will most likely be of the common green however they can produce red offspring from seed but the chances are 1 in 10,000 | + | Ensete ventricosum Maurelii is a sport of the normal Green Ensete ventricosum not a distinct or separate species. To produce it must be ether tissue cultured or the corm must be divided to produce the red offspring. it does not come true from seed the offspring of the seed will most likely be of the common green however they can produce red offspring from seed but the chances are 1 in 10,000 |
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Cultivar Name
Ensete ventricosum 'Maurelii'
Synonyms
Red abyssinian banana, Musa 'Tandarra Red'
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Description
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Botanical Name: Ensete ventricosum 'Maurelii' en-SET-ay ven-trih-KOE-sum also known under the common names of False Banana, Red Abyssinian Banana, Red Leaved Banana, Wild Banana Ensete Ventricosum belonging to the family Musaceae sub species Ensete There are approximately 37 species in this genus The wild form of Ensete ventricosum is widespread in tropical Africa from Ethiopia, through Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania south to Mozambique and South Africa (Transvaal), and west to the Democratic Republic of Congo. Enset is cultivated only in Ethiopia, where it was first domesticated possibly about 8000 years ago. The centre of enset cultivation is in the mountains of south-western Ethiopia. Ensete Ventricosum Maurelii is a banana-like perennial has large paddle-shaped leaves, which range in color from deep claret brown to red-purple to pale green, produced from the center of the plant, with thick midribs bright red beneath. White flowers are borne in inflorescences 3 to 4 feet long. Fruits are banana-like but dry and unpalatable. at maturity approximately 5 years they can reach heights of up to 30ft, but are most likely to grow to approx. 20ft. Ventricosum are grown primarily for the food value of there corm in there country of origin (Ethiopia). The corm being a rich sours of highly grade food starches reaching a mature Waite of approx. 40klg. in Europe and most of the western world this species is grown as an ornamental. Ensete ventricosum Maurelii is a sport of the normal Green Ensete ventricosum not a distinct or separate species. To produce it must be ether tissue cultured or the corm must be divided to produce the red offspring. it does not come true from seed the offspring of the seed will most likely be of the common green however they can produce red offspring from seed but the chances are 1 in 10,000
- Genetic Group -
Chromosome number 2n = 18
Origin
Ethiopia
South Africa
- Date realized in trade -
Usage
Flowering
- Time To Bloom -
- Time To Harvest -
Cultivation
- Mature Height - 6'-10', 20'
- Survival Zone -9-11
- Fruiting Zone - 9-11
- Cold Hardiness -9
- Wind - moderate
- Sun - lots of sun
- Taste Description - N/A, however the corm has been known to be cooked and eaten.
- Personal Notes - dose not like high Humidity
- Growth tips -
Easy from seed. This banana will not pup.
Known Afflictions
- Pests -
- Susceptible Diseases -
- Resistant Diseases -
Research Notes
- Links to useful discussion threads in the forum:
- Typical Price Range -
+- $22
Members Growing This Banana
External
- Links
- (Links to other useful pages on the web that mention this banana. Example: International Banana Society)
- Sources
http://www.singingspringsnursery.com/page3.html#718
http://www.fothergills.co.uk/en/musa-tandarra-red-12600.aspx
