Musa balbisiana
Musa balbisiana
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Family: Musaceae    Species

Common Name: Sweet Banana

Scientific Synonymy:
Musa balbisiana var. andamanica

Common Synonymy:
Pacol

Cold Hardiness Zone: 10a     View the UK and US zone maps

Musa balbisiana Information

Identification

A smallish banana from North-east India. The small sweet fruit are edible but loaded with seeds.

General Information

There is a subspecies found in the known as Musa balbisiana var. andamanica. However, this is much less hardy to cold.

Distribution

Distribution information currently being revised.