Banara quinquenervis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
quinquenervis
ID:
921982
Status:
valid
Authors:
Urb. & Ekman
Source:
cmp
Year:
1930
Citation Micro:
Ark. Bot. 23A(5): 86 (1930)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000921317
Common Names
- Banara quinquenervis
- Five-veined Banara
- Five-veined Banara Tree
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Banara quinquenervis (also called Five-veined banana, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the banana family. It is native to the Caribbean, Central America, and northern South America. It is a small tree, growing up to 3 m tall, with large leaves and yellow flowers. It is found in moist forests and along riverbanks.
Uses & Benefits
Banara quinquenervis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The Banara quinquenervis has small, yellow flowers, small, round seeds, and seedlings that are light green with yellow spots.
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Banara quinquenervis is a tropical tree native to South America. It is best grown in full sun and prefers a warm, humid environment. It can be propagated by seed or by cuttings. It is important to keep the soil moist but not soggy, and to fertilize regularly.
Where to Find Banara quinquenervis
Banara quinquenervis is native to the Caribbean, including Cuba, Jamaica, and Hispaniola.
Species in the Banara genus
Banara acunae, Banara arguta, Banara axilliflora, Banara boliviana, Banara brasiliensis, Banara brittonii, Banara caymanensis, Banara cordifolia, Banara domingensis, Banara excisa, Banara glauca, Banara guianensis, Banara ibaguensis, Banara larensis, Banara leptophylla, Banara minutiflora, Banara nitida, Banara orinocensis, Banara parviflora, Banara portoricensis, Banara quinquenervis, Banara regia, Banara riparia, Banara riscoi, Banara saxicola, Banara selleana, Banara serrata, Banara splendens, Banara tomentosa, Banara trinitatis, Banara ulmifolia, Banara umbraticola, Banara vanderbiltii, Banara wilsonii,
Species in the Salicaceae family
Abatia angeliana, Abatia americana, Abatia canescens, Abatia glabra, Abatia mexicana, Abatia microphylla, Abatia parviflora, Abatia rugosa, Abatia spicata, Abatia stellata, Azara alpina, Azara celastrina, Azara dentata, Azara integrifolia, Azara intermedia, Azara lanceolata, Azara microphylla, Azara petiolaris, Azara salicifolia, Azara serrata, Azara uruguayensis, Banara acunae, Banara arguta, Banara axilliflora, Banara boliviana, Banara brasiliensis, Banara brittonii, Banara caymanensis, Banara cordifolia, Banara domingensis, Banara excisa, Banara glauca, Banara guianensis, Banara ibaguensis, Banara larensis, Banara leptophylla, Banara minutiflora, Banara nitida, Banara orinocensis, Banara parviflora, Banara portoricensis, Banara quinquenervis, Banara regia, Banara riparia, Banara riscoi, Banara saxicola, Banara selleana, Banara serrata, Banara splendens, Banara tomentosa,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-4668444: Based on the initial data import
Ignatz Urban (1848-1931): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Urb.' in the authors string.
Erik Leonard Ekman (1883-1931): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ekman' in the authors string.