Musa peekelii
Family: Musaceae
What it is like
A tall banana plant. It can be 10 m tall. The flowering shoot and fruit are narrow and drooping. The ripe fruit are red with bright yellow flesh.
There are about 30 Musa species.
Where it is found
A tropical plant. It grows in New Ireland, near Namatanai.
Countries/locations it is found in
Pacific, Papua New Guinea
How it is used for food
Edible parts
Male bud
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Synonyms
Musa peekelii subsp. peekelii;