Musa hirta
Family: Musaceae
What it is like
A banana plant. The male flower buds points upwards at the top of the stem. The fruit bunch are on a stalk that points upwards.
Where it is found
It is a tropical plant.
Countries/locations it is found in
Asia, Malaysia, SE Asia
How it is used for food
The very young fruit are eaten. The male flower bud is eaten. The false stem and underground stem or rhizome is eaten.
Edible parts
Flower, false stem, rhizome, young fruit
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Gentu, Pisang lengki