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Originally Posted by Christian
I am only 3 days late to post on this!! Talking about being at the forefront of banana discovery...
On a slightly more banana note: In Sri Lanka I came across a banana which was as waxy underneath as the one on your picture Tog. On top of that I seem to remember (but my memories are fading now) that even the upper side of the leaves were very waxy. It was in a botanical garden, but the plant was in a neglected corner, and I believe was not deliberately planted there. I now believe that that might have been the Musa acuminate ssp. that grows wild there. Gabe, please remind me of the name - I have forgotten. Your pictures Tog reminded me of this. I was so taken by the white appearance that I would have almost become a thief, would I have had some tools for digging.
Christian
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Ah... I think the plant you saw is the
M-a-s-burmancoides. However, there is so much debate about it and the
M-a-s-burmanica. Some experts say same-same, some say no same.
I am after one of the gang which comes from Bandung, Indonesia - the
M-a-s-acuminata aka
M-a var cerifera. Know why Christian? The locals use the wax from it undersides as the wax for their batik! It seems the wax is so thick that you get 'white' when you come into contact with it.
I find the
Musa acuminata gang amusing(cofusing) and I am on a long(lonely) journey to collect hopefully all of its gang members.
Thanks for your kind words. About You-Tube-ing!, I need a leading man in my production, you interested? Great wardrobe provided, 'naner leaf loin wrap.
