Horn Banana (Musa × paradisiaca)

Musa × paradisiaca (commonly known as horn banana or plantain) is a tropical banana cultivar in the Musaceae family. Native to Southeast Asia but now widely cultivated across tropical regions, it is valued for its large, starchy fruits, which are typically cooked before consumption. Beyond its culinary importance, the plant’s leaves, flowers, and pseudostems have been used in traditional medicine for digestive support, wound care, and anti-inflammatory purposes. With its nutritional, medicinal, and agricultural significance, Musa × paradisiaca (horn banana) remains a staple crop in many tropical food systems.