| Musa 'African Rhino Horn' | |
| Hybrid: | Musa acuminata × Musa balbisiana |
| Cultivar: | 'African Rhino Horn' |
| Group: | AAB Group (Plantain Group) |
| Origin: | Africa |
Rhino Horn bananas, also called Rhino Horn plantains or African Rhino Horn, are hybrid banana cultivars from Africa. It produces strongly curved and elongated edible bananas which can grow to a length of two feet, the longest fruits among banana cultivars.
The Rhino Horn banana is a triploid (AAB Group, commonly known as Horn plantains) hybrid of the seeded banana Musa balbisiana and Musa acuminata.
Its official designation is Musa acuminata × balbisiana (AAB Group) 'African Rhino Horn'.
Rhino Horn banana plants can grow to a height of 12 to 20 feet.[1] The pseudostem and leaves are dappled red.
Rhino Horn bananas have the longest fruits among banana cultivars, reaching up to 2 feet in length,[2] though they normally only reach lengths of 12 to 14 inches. They produce two to four hands per bunch.[3]
Fruits of the Rhino Horn bananas can be eaten raw or cooked. They are also cultivated as ornamental plants for their attractive coloration.