Musa ornata

Musa ornata is a small ornamental banana whose main attraction is its inflorescence, generally pink but varying from white to purple. The flowering lasts all season. The pseudo-trunk is usually not bigger than 2 m, growth rapid. Produces small edible fruit filled with seeds, pink to purple. more than 50 species of banana in the genus MusaUsed as an ornamental perennial plant that is usually grown for decorative purposes. It flowers readily and produces few but viable seeds. The male bud may be cooked or used in salads, while the leaves are often incorporated in making dressings. The root of the plant is also sometimes used for ayurvedic preparations