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not marked as a favorite taxon *Musa acuminata Colla. Common name: Dwarf Banana. Phenology: Jan-Dec. Habitat: Abandoned gardens. Distribution: Native of Asia.

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Origin/Endemic status: E. and se. Asia

Synonymy ⓘ: = FNA22, K4, WH3. Basionym: Musa acuminata Colla 1820

Links to other floras: = Musa acuminata - FNA22

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Wetland Indicator Status:

  • Atlantic and Gulf Coastal Plain: FACW

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