Manila hemp (Musa textilis)
Musa textilis is a banana species from the Philippines, grown for abaca, a strong fiber from its leaf sheaths. Abaca is used for ropes, marine cables, and specialty.
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Synonyms
Musa amboinensis Miq.
Musa mindanaensis Miq.
Musa tikap Warb.
Taxonomy
- kingdomPlantae
- divisionTracheophyta
- classLiliopsida
- orderZingiberales
- familyMusaceae
- genusMusa
- speciesMusa textilis