What does musa acuminata mean?

Musa acuminata, commonly known as the wild banana, is a wild species of banana native to Southeast Asia, including the Philippines, Borneo, and Sumatra.

It is one of the two main progenitor species of the modern edible banana, along with Musa balbisiana.

Musa acuminata is a tall herbaceous plant, reaching heights of up to 15 metres (49 feet). It has a thick, fleshy stem and large, oblong leaves. The flowers are produced in large, drooping inflorescences, and are followed by bunches of small, yellow-green bananas.

Musa acuminata is an important food source for people in Southeast Asia, and is also used for making traditional medicines and textiles. The leaves are used as a wrapping material, and the stems are used for construction and papermaking.

The name Musa acuminata is derived from the Latin words musa, meaning "banana", and acuminata, meaning "pointed". This refers to the pointed tips of the leaves of this species.