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Musa
mannii H. Wendland ex J. G. Baker
These are photographs of plants typical of those in cultivation under the name Musa
mannii. It should be noted that the identification may not be correct. If
anyone can shed any light on the identity of these plants please do let me know by
E-mailing drc@globalnet.co.uk
| Mmannii001 |
Musa mannii growing outdoors in
summer bedding at RHS Wisley. Note the dark red, ruffled wings at the base of the
petiole. These wings are supposedly characteristic of section Callimusa
whereas Musa mannii is in section Rhodochlamys. The yellowish leaf
colour seems quite characteristic. |
| Mmannii002 |
Musa mannii growing in a
greenhouse. Adaxial leaf. Note the red flushed midrib. The yellowish
leaf colour seems quite characteristic but may be accentuated here by inadequate
nutrition. |
| Mmannii003 |
Musa mannii growing in a
greenhouse. Abaxial leaf. Note the red flushed midrib. |
| Mmannii004 |
Musa mannii growing in a
greenhouse. Top of pseudostem showing the reddish, ruffled, scarious wings at the
shoulder of the petiole. These wings are supposedly characteristic of section Callimusa
whereas Musa mannii is in section Rhodochlamys. The lack of
intensity of colour in the wings as compared to the RHS Wisley plants may reflect culture
in a greenhouse rather than outdoors. |
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