Musa Rubinea

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Contents 1 Species Name 1.1 Synonyms 2 Pictures 3 Description 3.1 Origin 3.2 Usage 4 Flowering 5 Cultivation 5.1 Known Afflictions 6 Research Notes 6.1 Members Growing This Banana 7 External

Species Name

Musa 'rubinea'(as yet unpublished)

Synonyms

Pictures

Musa rubinea Purple Form

(credit Gabe15)

(credit Gabe15)

Musa rubinea Red Form

(credit Gabe15)

(credit Gabe15)

(credit Gabe15)

(credit Gabe15)

Description

This species is from the Yunnan provinve of China. It is known that it produces a lot of pups. Various color forms exist (red, purple, orange)

• Genetic Group -

Rhodochlamys, 2n=22

Origin

• Date realized in trade -

Usage

Flowering

• Time To Bloom -

4-6months

• Time To Harvest -

Cultivation

• Mature Height -

2-4ft

• 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