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New species of wild banana

November 9 , 2017 2703 days 1377 0
  • Botanists have discovered new species of wild banana named Musa paramjitiana in Andaman and Nicobar Islands.
  • The species was found in North Andaman’s Krishnapuri forest.
  • The plant grows to a height of nine metres and bears an edible, sweet-and-sour tasting fruit that is boat-shaped and has numerous bulb-shaped seeds.
  • Its conservation status has been declared as ‘Critically Endangered’ based on IUCN Red List.
  • It has so far been spotted in only two locations in the islands.
  • Wild banana was named Musa paramjitiana, in honour of Paramjit Singh, the Current director of the Botanical Survey of India (BSI).

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