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Draft:Musa mekongensis (Mekong Banana)

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This article is about the Musa Mekong banana a really obscure type of banana tree that i am currently researching I have

Musa Mekong leaf

put below the information i have found and made so far.

  • Native Range: Found in the Mekong River basin, including parts of Vietnam, Laos, and Cambodia.
  • Habitat: Prefers wetland areas and can often be found near riverbanks and in moist, tropical environments.
  • Fruit Characteristics:
    • The fruit is also small and can be sweet but varies in taste.
    • Like Musa itinerans, it typically contains seeds, making it less appealing for eating compared to cultivated bananas.
    • It has a reddish tint to the skin of the peel.
  • Uses:
    • Primarily known for its ornamental value rather than for culinary purposes.
    • It may also have some traditional uses in local cuisines or for medicinal purposes, although this is less documented.
  • Growth Habit: Similar to Musa itinerans, it can grow as a clumping plant with multiple pseudo stems.

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