| Scientific Name | Musa spp. |
| Family | Musaceae |
| Plant Type | Herbaceous perennial plant |
| Height | 3 to 7 meters (10 to 23 feet) |
| Stem | Pseudostem (not a true woody stem) |
| Leaf Shape | Long, lanceolate (sword-shaped) |
| Leaf Size | 30 to 60 cm (12 to 24 inches) in length |
| Leaf Color | Green (may turn yellow or brown when aging) |
| Flower Color | Purple or reddish |
| Flower Size | 10 to 20 cm (4 to 8 inches) |