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Musa × paradisiaca L.
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Scientific Synonyms:
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| Previous name used in the website: |
Musa paradisiaca |
| Family name: |
MUSACEAE
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| English name: |
Banana
Plantain
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| Sinhala name: |
Kesel (කෙසෙල් )
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| Tamil name: |
Vaazha
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| Sanskrit name: |
Kadalee
Vaaranabusaa
Rambhaa
Mochaa
Amshumatphalaa
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| Conservation status: |
NE - Not Evaluated - Due to exotic origin
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| Description: |
Pseudostems moderately blotched. Petiole margins of adaxial groove erect to incurved, winged proximally. Inflorescences pendulous, pedicels rather long; bracts of staminate flowers lanceolate to ovate, apex acute to broadly acute, abaxial surface purple, adaxial surface reddish purple or crimson. Staminate flowers white, cream, or pink. Pistillate flower stigmas usually yellow.
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| Native Distribution Status: |
Only under cultivation
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| Edible parts: |
Fruits and flowers
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| Treatment for: |
Burning Sensation
Pains
Excessive Thirst
Burn Wounds
Dysurea
Mental Diseases
Epilepsy
Dysentery
Cough
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| Parts used in Treatment: |
Root
Leaves
Tuber
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| Related Medical Properties: |
Appetizer
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