Blood banana, Variegated banana
Musa acuminata var. sumatrana
Family: Musaceae
What it is like
A banana plant. The leaves have purple marks across them.
There are about 30 Musa species.
Where it is found
A tropical plant.
Countries/locations it is found in
Asia, Hawaii, Indonesia (country/location of origin), Pacific, SE Asia, USA
How it is used for food
Edible parts
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Synonyms
Probably now Musa acuminata Colla var. sumatrana (Becc.) Nasution;