Musa celebica


Musa celebica is a species of wild banana from the genus Musa.

Distribution and origin

This species of wild banana is native to Sulawesi, Indonesia. It is believed to inhabit the island's tropical rainforests, including lowland evergreen and montane forests.

Description

As a member of the genus Musa, Musa celebica is likely an herbaceous perennial with a pseudostem formed by tightly packed leaf sheaths. It probably features large leaves and produces inflorescences with female flowers at the base and male flowers at the tip. The fruits are berries, which may be edible, although specific details are not well-documented.