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Musa basjoo
is an evergreen perennial herb with a height
of approximately 5 meters and a diameter of 20 centimeters. The part
resembling a trunk is a pseudostem, formed at the base by the
accumulation of leaf sheaths. Leaves develop to 150-200cm long and
40-50cm wide, oblong as the plant body evolves. Flowers comprise
male and female flowers. Inflorescences appear on the tips of the
pseudostems, forming an oblong-like conical shape and, generally,
droop. Female flowers measure 6-7cm long and are yellow-white, and
male flowers are found on the tips of the inflorescences. A
banana-like fruit, about 6cm long, is born with few seeds. Blooming
time: August-September. |
