Musa Ingens
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| - | Will not grow in a tropical climate, needs cool nights to survive. | + | Will not grow in a tropical climate, needs cool nights 60deg. Fahrenheit. no higher then 80deg Fahrenheit. day to survive. has only been grown by two or three people here on the Org. (insert your name here if you have grown it) need high levels of organic mater based on the fact that it grown in or near a swamp do to its gigantic size water requirements although unknown specifically would have to be high (best guess) |
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Revision as of 11:21, 3 January 2009
Contents |
Species Name
Ingentimusa ss. Ingens
Synonyms
Pictures
Musa ingens Seed
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Description
This magnificent wild species grows to a staggering 16 meters in height and literally towers over parts of the surrounding Nothofagus forest. it has been found growing at an elevations of 2000 meters. This is the largest herb in the world. pseudo stems growing 2 meters or more in circumference sparsely suckering its leafs can reach a mature size of 5 meters long and 1 meter wide. pedeals growing to a length of 60cm. the inflorescences are white with pednucle approximately 10cm wide. heavily fruiting hands of 20 or more with approx 16 to 25 per hand and requiring a fairly drastic fluctuation of day to night temps of 30deg or more
(Authors Note)the above descriptions are laking in many details more scientific field studies are required
- Genetic Group -
Ingentimusa, 2n=14
Origin
Papua New Guinea highlands
- Date realized in trade - not currently commercially available was cataloged in Papua New Guinea: Simmonds (1956b), Argent (1976), Allen in the 60s (Rosales et al. 1999) and finally the IBPGR project at then end of the 80s (Sharrock 1989).
(Authors Note) possibly more but further research on this subject is required.
Usage
wild species mainly grown as a curiosity or for scientific research
Flowering
- Time To Bloom -
- Time To Harvest -
Cultivation
- Mature Height -
50ft (reports up to 100ft)
- Survival Zone -purported to have survived in zone 9b
- Fruiting Zone - 9b
- Cold Hardiness - 9b
- Wind -
- Sun - full sun (best Guess based on its hight growing largely above typical canopy of indigenous Forest of newgini)
- Taste Description -
- Personal Notes -
- Growth tips -
Will not grow in a tropical climate, needs cool nights 60deg. Fahrenheit. no higher then 80deg Fahrenheit. day to survive. has only been grown by two or three people here on the Org. (insert your name here if you have grown it) need high levels of organic mater based on the fact that it grown in or near a swamp do to its gigantic size water requirements although unknown specifically would have to be high (best guess)
Known Afflictions
- Pests -
- Susceptible Diseases -
- Resistant Diseases -
Research Notes
- Links to useful discussion threads in the forum:
- Typical Price Range -
Members Growing This Banana
External
- Links
- (Links to other useful pages on the web that mention this banana. Example: International Banana Society)
- Sources
