Lady Finger (Musa Acuminata) is the godfather of all banana species. Native to the large area of Indochina and predominantly found on Peninsular Malaysia and Sumatra. It was first cultivated by humans around 8000 BC; one of the earliest examples of cultivated plants on record. It's fascinating to know that most of the modern edible sweet bananas belong to this genus. -- Some interesting facts about this banana species is that it's actually an evergreen perennial plant, not a tree. Also, the common banana, as most of you know it, is a berry. The species has 6 subspecies and among the most well know are the Cavendish. Almost all modern cultivars of edible bananas are derived from this species. Subsequent spread of the species across the world is purely the result of human intervention. -- Malays call it 'Pisang Mas', that roughly translates to 'Golden Banana'. Fascinating food history of one of the most common fruits in the world! -- Illustrated from native references across Southeast Asia, I am releasing, for you to own, an original natural history illustration of the oldest cultivated pant in the world. The banana. Common, but oh so incredibly beautiful. -- I'll be releasing the original in 5 hours from now. 8pm Malaysia time. 7am New York. 11pm Melbourne. Midday London. Set your alarm. -- #banana #ladyfinger #MusaAcuminata #pisangmas #goldenbanana #foodhistory #bananaplant #plant #malaysia #malaysianart #ink #botanicalillustration #botany #illustrator #bananaflower #tropical #malaysianart #fineart #Malay #southeastasia #indochina #fruit (at Cameron Highlands, Pahang, Malaysia)
