Based on a syllabus by Sean Chun of the University of Hawaii, also lectures on Kaua`i by Gabriel Monahan
Hawaiian Name:
Mai`a
Common Name:
Banana
Scientific Name:
Musa spp
Source:
Polynesian introduced
Parts Used:
Flower, leaves, and fruit
Utilization:
Leaves are burned and mixed with poi to treat heartburn. Flower sap is used to treat various skin conditions. Sap also used in `apu, a mixture of various plants consumed in poi.
Wiki Link:
Banana