Musa flaviflora
Family: Musaceae Species
Common Name: Thomson's Banana
Scientific Synonymy:
Musa × sapientum f. thomsonii, Musa × paradisiaca var. thomsonii, Musa thomsonii
Cold Hardiness Zone: 9b View the UK and US zone maps
Musa flaviflora Information
Identification
It can reach a height of up to 4.5 m (15 ft.). Can handle some frost. Native to the Himalayas in Bhutan and northeastern India.
General Information
Was previously known as Musa thomsonii, and this name is still often used in the nursery trade.
Distribution
Distribution information currently being revised.