Musa acuminata is the main species of desert bananas eaten worldwide. Vast majority of these bananas are clones of the same plant from Cavendish variety.
Plantains are of Musa pariadisiaca species (hybrid of M. Acuminata x M. balbisiana).
Plantains are of Musa pariadisiaca species (hybrid of M. Acuminata x M. balbisiana).