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Musa acuminata (AAA Group) 'Dwarf Cavendish'
| Family Name: | Musaceae |
| Common Name: | Dwarf Cavendish Banana, Enano, Pisang Serendah |
Name
Classifications and Characteristics
| Plant Division | Angiosperms (Flowering Seed Plants) (Monocotyledon) |
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| Plant Growth Form | Herbaceous Plant |
| Lifespan (in Singapore) | Perennial |
| Mode of Nutrition | Autotrophic |
Biogeography
| Native Distribution | Of horticultural origin |
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| Preferred Climate Zone | Tropical |
| Local Conservation Status | Non-native |
Description and Ethnobotany
| Growth Form | It is a dwarf banana plant, which grows only about 1-3 m tall. |
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| Foliage | Its leaves are large and flat with very short petioles. |
| Stems | Its pseudostems are short, made of tightly packed leaf sheathes. |
| Flowers | The true flowers are hidden in dark purple bracts. |
| Fruit | The Dwarf Cavendish bananas are about 15-25 cm long. |
| Ethnobotanical Uses | Edible Plant Parts : Edible Fruits |
Landscaping Features
| Desirable Plant Features | Ornamental Foliage, Ornamental Fruits |
|---|---|
| Landscape Uses | Parks & Gardens, Container Planting |
| Thematic Landscaping | Economic Garden |
Plant Care and Propagation
| Light Preference | Full Sun |
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| Water Preference | Moderate Water |
| Rootzone Tolerance | Moist Soils, Well-Drained Soils |
| Propagation Method | Sucker, Division |
Foliar
| Foliage Retention | Evergreen |
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| Mature Foliage Colour(s) | Green |
Floral (Angiosperm)
| Flower Colour(s) | Purple |
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| Flower Grouping | Cluster / Inflorescence |
Fruit, Seed and Spore
| Mature Fruit Colour(s) | Yellow / Golden |
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Others
| Master ID | 33622 |
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| Species ID | 8036 |
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