How to identify Pink banana (Musa velutina)
Pink banana, also known as Pink velvet banana
Pink banana showcases large, paddle-shaped leaves that stretch up to 3 feet (91 cm) in length, bringing a lush, dark green aesthetic. In the late summer, its unique appeal is heightened by arching spikes of cream to yellow flowers, each subtlety framed by pink bracts. These blossoms give way to an eye-catching display of bright pink, fuzzy bananas. Each fruit, approximately 3 inches (7.6 cm) long, is densely packed with hard black seeds within its sweet, creamy white flesh, although these seeds make the fruit less palatable.
Lifespan: Perennial
Plant Type: Herb
Leaf Type: Evergreen
Large, paddle-shaped leaves up to 3 feet (91 cm) long
Arching spikes of cream to yellow flowers with pink bracts
Bright pink, fuzzy bananas about 3 inches (7.6 cm) long
Distinctive pseudo-stem up to 6 feet (1.8 meters) in height
Monoecious plant with separate male and female flowers
Pink banana exhibits large, dark green, paddle-shaped leaves that are elliptic oblong in shape. These leaves measure 3 feet (90 cm) in length and 1.1 feet (34 cm) in width. The texture of the leaves is typically robust, though the edges may often be torn by wind. The veining pattern is prominent and provides structural integrity to the otherwise delicate leaf edges. These characteristics are essential for identifying and distinguishing pink banana among other plants.
The flowers of pink banana are cream to yellow, tubular, and appear in late summer. Monoecious in nature, separate male and female flowers are found on the same plant. They are yellow to orange and enclosed within light pink bracts featuring white external stripes. The bracts degenerate, leaving only the fruits on the stalk upon maturity. Pink banana blooms year-round, with the inflorescence progressively degenerating to highlight the fruits.
The stem of pink banana, known as a pseudo-stem, is formed by overlapping leaf sheaths. It appears trunk-like and is crucial for supporting the plant through fruit production. The texture is velvety, often exhibiting a pinkish hue. The pseudo-stem can reach up to 6 feet (1.8 meters) in height and 1 foot (30 cm) in diameter. New shoots emerge from the base to form additional pseudo-stems, ensuring continuous growth and regrowth after fruiting.
The fruit of pink banana is distinctive, measuring about 3 inches (8 cm) in length. It exhibits a vibrant pink hue and is covered in a unique, fuzzy texture. When ripe, the outer layer readily splits to expose the sweet, creamy white interior that contrasts with numerous hard black seeds embedded within. Each cluster, or 'hand', typically comprises 3 to 4 elongated, angular 'fingers'. The reddish-pink skin, adorned with velvety hairs, naturally peels away during the ripening process, revealing the edible flesh.
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Scientific Classification of Pink banana
