Lady Finger banana
Lady finger banana | |
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Hybrid parentage | Musa acuminata |
Cultivar group | Sucrier subgroup of the AA Group[1][2][3][4][5] |
Cultivar | 'Lady Finger' |
Origin | Malaysia[1] Indonesia[2] |
Lady Finger bananas (also known as sugar bananas, fig bananas, or date bananas) are
Taxonomy
Lady Finger banana is a
Its official designation is Musa (AA Group) 'Lady Finger'.[3]
- Musa acuminata Colla (AA Group) 'Lady's Finger'
- Musa acuminata Colla (AA Group) 'Sucrier'
- Musa acuminata Colla (Sucrier Group) 'Lady's Finger'
- Musa × paradisiaca L. 'Lady Finger'
- Musa × paradisiaca L. cultigroup Sucrier 'Doigt de Femme'
- Musa × paradisiaca L. cultigroup Saccharinus 'Lady's Finger'
- Musa × paradisiaca L. cultigroup Saccharinus 'Dedo de Dama'
- Musa acuminata Colla non L. (Sucrier Group) 'Datil'
- Musa acuminata Colla non L. (Sucrier Group) 'Niño'
- Musa acuminata Colla non L. (Sucrier Group) 'Bocadillo'
Common names
Musa (AA Group) 'Lady Finger' has many common names in other languages. Following are:
Language | Common names | Location | References |
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Spanish | Orito | Ecuador | [1][8] |
Dedo de Dama, Guineo niño, Manices, Datil, Nino | Latin America | [1][3][6] | |
Guineo blanco | Puerto Rico | ||
Cambur Titiaro, Bocadillo | Colombia | ||
Cambur Titiaro | Venezuela | ||
French | Banane-figue, Banane mignonne, Banane doigt de dame,
Banane naine, Banana ficaire, Bananier "Sucrier" |
[1][3] | |
Banane figue sucrée, Figue sucrée, Fig sucré | West Indies | ||
Burmese | Segale nget pyaw (or Sagale nget pyaw) | Myanmar | |
Portuguese | Banana ouro, Banana-figo, Banana dedo-de-dama, Banana anã | Brazil | |
Hindi | Surya kadali | India | |
Parika | Guyana | [1] | |
Pohnpei | Kudud | Pohnpei | |
English | Lady Finger banana | Hawai'i
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Nino banana | Florida | ||
Fig banana, Date banana, Finger banana, Sugar banana | [3] | ||
Danish | Sukkerbanan, Figenbanan | ||
Dutch | Bananenvijg, Bananevijg. | ||
German | Zuckerbanane, Kleine Westindische Banane | ||
Italian | Banana d’oro, Banana fico, Banana nana | ||
Indonesian | Biu mas | Bali (Indonesia) | |
Amasan, Pisang mas, Pisang emas | Indonesia | [1][3][9][10] | |
Malay | Pisang mas, Pisang mas besar, Pisang mas Kampung. | Malaysia | |
Tagalog | Amas, Caramelo, Kamoros | Philippines | |
Thai | Kluai khai, Klue kai (กล้วยไข่) | Thailand | |
Vietnamese | Chuoi trung | Vietnam |
Origin and habitat
Lady Finger banana is a
Description
Lady Finger bananas trees can grow at a height of 7.5 metres (25 ft). Its
Its depends on soil and climate, the fruit is finger-sized, reaching 4 to 5 inches (10 to 12+1⁄2 cm) in length, under perfect growing conditions.[1] The skin is thin and light yellow. The flesh is deliciously sweet.[6] Despite their resemblance, the Lady Finger banana must not be confused with the totally different cultivar Latundan banana which is a bit larger and has a sweet-sour taste.[8] ‘Apple’ or ‘Manzana’ banana cultivars is also very similar to ‘Lady Finger’ in all respects except that its fruit 's flavor has very much like fresh apple.[11]
Nutrition
Lady Finger are carotenoid-rich, containing 315 μg β-Carotene/100 g.[5] Its high in vitamins and minerals.[12]
Diseases
Lady Finger bananas are resistant to
Uses
Lady Finger bananas are eaten fresh or used in desserts. Its preferred for fragrant aroma, sweetness, nutritional value and esthetic value. They are known for being more superior than supermarket bananas.[11] In Indonesia, Lady Finger banana is often used as a decoration in traditional ceremonies.[12] Dwarf Lady Finger bananas, typically growing only up to 15 feet (4+1⁄2 m) in height, are also cultivated as houseplants.
See also
References
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- ^ Kepler, Angela Kay (2007). "BANANA CULTIVAR NAMES AND SYNONYMS IN HAWAI'I (excluding traditional mai'a)" (PDF). College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resources. p. 5. Retrieved 2024-02-27.
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