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Gabe15 · 10-25-2006, 03:35 PM

I found what I think is the link between the mixup of these 2 species names. At one point Musa flaviflora had the Musa x paradisiaca var. thomsonii. However Musa flaviflora and Musa thomsonii are still different species, the former being rather poorly known today.

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Gabe15 Moderator Gabe15's Photo Gallery Location: Oahu, Hawaii Find me on the map! Zone: 12 Name: Gabe Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 3,892 BananaBucks : 13,347,869 Feedback: 5 / 100% Said "Thanks" 1 Times Was Thanked 8,241 Times in 2,200 Posts Said "Welcome to Bananas" 8 Times	Re: Musa thompsonii is M.flaviflora? I found what I think is the link between the mixup of these 2 species names. At one point Musa flaviflora had the Musa x paradisiaca var. thomsonii. However Musa flaviflora and Musa thomsonii are still different species, the former being rather poorly known today. __________________ Growing bananas in Colorado, Washington, Hawaii since 2004. Commercial banana farmer, 200+ varieties.