Musa African Red
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Cultivar Name
Musa 'African Red' is a hybrid of unknown origin, definitely not a wild species.
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Pictures
(credit Steve in France)
(credit Steve in France)
(credit Steve in France)
Description
Upright inflorescence with brilliantly-colored, deep pinkish-red flower., loads of red in the pseudostem, mid-rib and pedicles. Not an edible cultivar. Tends to like wet, mucky soil and filtered sun.
- Genetic Group - Descended from M. aciminata
2n=22(?)
Origin
Africa
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Usage
Ornamental
Flowering
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Cultivation
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Research Notes
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Members Growing This Banana
External
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