Musa rubinea is a species of wild banana (genus Musa) native to western Yunnan, China.[2]
| Musa rubinea | |
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Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Monocots |
| Clade: | Commelinids |
| Order: | Zingiberales |
| Family: | Musaceae |
| Genus: | Musa |
| Section: | Musa sect. Musa |
| Species: | M. rubinea
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| Binomial name | |
| Musa rubinea | |
Conservation
editMusa rubinea has been assessed as critically endangered on the IUCN Red List. The species has a low population, estimated at less than 250 individuals. Its known habitat, in a single area of western Yunnan, is threatened by conversion of land for agriculture and by logging. It is suspected that the species has been harvested for horticulture. The possible presence of the species in Arunachal Pradesh has not been confirmed.[1]
References
editWikispecies has information related to Musa rubinea.
- ^ a b Plummer, J. & Kallow, S. (2022). "Musa rubinea". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2022: e.T158541828A158544403. Retrieved 29 February 2024.
- ^ a b "Musa rubinea". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 29 February 2024.
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