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Musa textilis
Synonyms:

Common Name(s): Manila-hemp
Family: Musaceae
Growth Habit: Perennial
Invasiveness:
Growing Days: 365 to 365 (days)
Temperature:
Abs.Max=33° (C)    Opt.Max=29° (C)
Opt.Min=20° (C)    Abs.Min=16° (C)
Precipitation: 180 to 300 (cm.)
Winter Minimum:
Soil pH: 5.5 to 7
Soil Texture/Type: Medium textured organic soils
Soil Drainage: Well
Photoperiod Response: Short day
Light Intensity: Bright to clear
Comments:
Prefers deep soils with high fertility. Low salt tolerance.
Diseases:
Crop not found in disease search.
Uses:
Material - fiber
Woodiness:
Herbaceous
Climate:
Tropical-wet
Geographical Origin:
Malesia, Widely cultivated
 
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