Blue Java banana

*Musa* 'Blue Java'
Musa 'Blue Java'
Origin	Southeast Asia down to Northern Australia

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Taxonomy and nomenclature

The Blue Java banana is a triploid (ABB)^[1] hybrid of the seeded banana Musa balbisiana and Musa acuminata.^[2]

Its accepted name is Musa acuminata × balbisiana (ABB Group) 'Blue Java'.

Synonyms include:

Musa acuminata × balbisiana (ABB Group) 'Ice Cream'

In Hawaii it is known as the 'Ice Cream banana' and in Fiji as the 'Hawaiian banana'. It is also called 'Krie' in the Philippines and 'Cenizo' in Central America.

Description

Blue Java bananas can grow to a height of 4.5 to 6 metres (15 to 20 ft). They are cold-tolerant and are wind-resistant because of their strong pseudostems and root systems. The leaves are silvery green in color.^[3]^[4]

The fruit bunches are small, bearing seven to nine hands. The fruit are 18 to 23 centimetres (7 to 9 in) in length and exhibit a characteristic silvery blue color when unripe. The fruit turn a pale yellow when ripe, with white creamy flesh. They bloom around 15 to 24 months after planting and can be harvested after 115 to 150 days.

Uses

Blue Java bananas are popular bananas that can be eaten fresh or cooked. They are known for their fragrant flavour which has a vanilla-like custard taste.^[4] The fruit goes well with ice cream.

They are also popular as ornamentals and shade plants for their unusual blue coloration, large size, and tolerance to temperate climates.^[5]

Pests and diseases

Common pests

Common diseases

References

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^ Michel H. Porcher; Prof. Snow Barlow (2002-07-19). "Sorting Musa names". The University of Melbourne. Retrieved 11 January 2011.
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[a3-2] Michel H. Porcher; Prof. Snow Barlow (2002-07-19). "Sorting Musa names". The University of Melbourne. Retrieved 11 January 2011.

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[ban3-5] "Musa Blue Java (Ice Cream)". International Banana Society. Retrieved 12 January 2011.

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