The diversity of wild banana species (genus Musa) in Java

The diversity of wild banana species (genus Musa) in Java have been conducted to revise the old information listed in the Flora of Java. This study is based on morphological characters from herbarium specimens (BO), living collections in Bogor Botanic Garden, Cibodas Botanic Garden and some explorations done at Mt. Salak – West Java. Seven species and seven infraspecific of Musa acuminata Colla are recognized in Java, of which two infraspecific are endemic. West Java being the centre distribution of wild banana species in Java. Taxonomic description including identification key are presented. Makara Journal of Science 20 (1) 2016: 40-48