Musa Collection

Banana tree, Musa paradisiaca (Musa vittata). Handcoloured lithograph from Louis van Houtte and Charles Lemaires Flowers of the Gardens and Hothouses of Europe

Banana tree, Musa paradisiaca, Musa sapientium, Bananier. Handcoloured steel engraving by Pierre after a botanical illustration by Edouard Maubert from Pierre Oscar Reveil, A. Dupuis, Fr

Banana fruit, Musa paradisiaca
5856552 Banana fruit, Musa paradisiaca; (add.info.: Banana fruit on tree, Musa paradisiaca. Handcolored copperplate engraving of a botanical illustration by J. Schaly from G. T)

Banana tree, Musa paradisiaca, and papaya tree, Carica papaya, with leaf, flower, fruit and ripe fruit in section
FLO4573988 Banana tree, Musa paradisiaca, and papaya tree, Carica papaya, with leaf, flower, fruit and ripe fruit in section

Apple banana
5855193 Apple banana; (add.info.: Apple banana, Musa acuminata -- balbisiana. Handcoloured copperplate stipple engraving from Antoine Jussieu's "Dictionary of Natural Science,")

Banana
5855195 Banana; (add.info.: Banana fruit, segment. Musa acuminata. Handcoloured copperplate stipple engraving from Antoine Jussieu's "Dictionary of Natural Science," Florence, Italy)

Banana tree, Musa paradisiaca
5856551 Banana tree, Musa paradisiaca; (add.info.: Banana tree with flower and fruit, Musa paradisiaca. Handcolored copperplate engraving of a botanical illustration by J. Schaly from G. T)

Plantain tree with fruit, Musa sapientum
5856553 Plantain tree with fruit, Musa sapientum; (add.info.: Plantain tree with fruit, Musa sapientum. Handcolored copperplate engraving of a botanical illustration by J. Schaly from G. T)

Jabir Ibn Hayyan, from Codex lat Ashburnham 1166
534267 Jabir Ibn Hayyan, from Codex lat Ashburnham 1166 ; Biblioteca Medicea-Laurenziana, Florence, Italy; (add.info.: Abu Musa (c.721-c.815 - Al Jabir: Geber) Arab alchemist

Statue of Al Khwarizmi, a ninth century mathematician, Ichan Kala, Khiva, Uzbekistan
Uzbekistam, Khiva, Statue of Al Khwarizmi, a ninth century mathematician, Ichan Kala

Banana fruit growing upright on the branch... Musa sapientum.. Handcolored copperplate engraving from G. T. Wilhelm's "Unterhaltungen aus der Naturgeschichte"

Banana Dwarf Cavendish, Musa, Musa acuminata Dwarf Cavendish
Banana, Musa acuminata dwarf cavendish, Yellow bananas growing on the tree

Hairy banana (Musa velutina), self peeling exposing flesh to aid seed dispersal by birds. In glasshouse. Surrey, England, UK

Leaf-nosed bat (Phyllostomidae sp) flying towards Banana (Musa sp) flower to feed. Costa Rica

Watchtower Between Mocha and Musa

Africa. The perfect Banana (Musa paradisiaca)
History of Africa. 19th century. The perfect Banana (Musa paradisiaca). Engraving. El Congo y la Creacion del Estado Independiente de este nombre

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Jordan, Petra-Wadi Musa, sunset over Petra hills Date: 17/11/2007

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Landscape from the path to the Monastery, Petra Valley, Wadi Musa, Petra, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Jordan. Date: 22/01/2010

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Landscape from the path to the Monastry, Petra Valley, Wadi Musa, Petra, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Jordan, Middle East Date: 10/02/2006

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Landscape from the path to the Monastry, Petra Valley, Wadi Musa, Petra, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Jordan, Middle East Date: 10/02/2006

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Lake Mutanda near Kisoro with the Virunga Volcanoes as reflection in the lake. Kisoro, Kigezi, Uganda. Date: 22/01/2009

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Lake Mutanda near Kisoro in Uganda. On the shoreline the land is cultivated, very often with plantain (matoke). Kisoro, Kigezi, Uganda. Date: 22/01/2009

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Lake Mutanda near Kisoro in Uganda. On the shoreline the land is cultivated, very often with plantain (matoke). Kisoro, Kigezi, Uganda. Date: 22/01/2009

Apollo and the Muses, 1618 (fresco)
5949123 Apollo and the Muses, 1618 (fresco) by Santner, Carlo (fl.1618); (add.info.: Ducal Palace, Mantova, Lombardy. The god plays his lyre sitting on a rock surrounded by Muses and winged cherubs)

Parnassus, c. 1750-60 (oil on panel)
FIA5363265 Parnassus, c.1750-60 (oil on panel) by Mengs, Anton Raphael (1728-79); State Hermitage Museum, St. Petersburg, Russia; (add.info.: Mont Parnasse (Parnassus)

Sinai - Jebel ed Deir from the summit of Jebel Musa
Vintage 19th century photograph: Sergeant James McDonald (active 1865-9). Ordnance survey of the Peninsula of Sinai by the Royal Engineers - : Jebel ed Deir from the summit of Jebel Musa

Hajjar Musa, Moses Rock, in Wady Leja, Sinai
Vintage 19th century photograph: Sergeant James McDonald (active 1865-9). Ordnance survey of the Peninsula of Sinai by the Royal Engineers - Hajjar Musa, Moses Rock, in Wady Leja

Ayun Musa, The Wells of Moses, Palestine, Holy Land. Vintage 19th century photograph

Crimson seedcracker, Pyrenestes sanguineus sanguineus (Crimson nutcracker, Pirenestes sanguineus). Handcoloured steel engraving by William Lizars after an illustration by William John Swainson

Banana tree and fruit, muskroot and moss
Banana tree and fruit, Musa paradisiaca a, muskroot, Adoxa moschatellina b, and wolfs foot moss, Lycopodium species c, d. Handcoloured mezzotint from Johan Wilhelm Weinmanns Phytanthoza Iconographia

Giant thorny bamboo and banana tree with fruit
Giant thorny bamboo plant, Bambusa bambos (Bambos arundinacea) and banana tree with fruit and cross section, Musa paradisiaca. Bambou, bananier

Scarlet banana or red-flowering banana, Musa coccinea. Handcoloured lithograph from Louis van Houtte and Charles Lemaires Flowers of the Gardens and Hothouses of Europe

Banana leaf, Musa paradisiaca (Musa vittata). Handcoloured lithograph from Louis van Houtte and Charles Lemaires Flowers of the Gardens and Hothouses of Europe

Musa, (pencil and watercolour with bodycolour)
824118 Musa, (pencil and watercolour with bodycolour) by Ehret, Georg Dionysius (1710-70); 54.7x39.7 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Musa. Georg Dionysius Ehret (1710-1770)

The infant Moses and his mother
3762180 The infant Moses and his mother by Morris, Philip Richard (1838-1902); (add.info.: The infant moses and his mother)

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Plants, Tree, Banana, Banana flower and fruit

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Plants, Tree, Banana, Detail of green banana leaf

Banana, Musa, Musa cultivar
Banana, Musa, Close up of the flower

Hairy banana (Musa velutina) flowering in glasshouse, Kew Gardens, London, UK. Native to Himalayas

The Arab general Musa Ibn Nusayr (640-718) strikes the face of his lieutenant Tarik for disobeying his orders during the conquest of Andalusia and Extremadura (712), drawing

Thessaloniki, Greece - Tomb of Sheikh Musa Baba. Date: circa 1910s

Air views Palestine Air route following old Jerusalem-Jericho
Air views of Palestine. Air route following the old Jerusalem-Jericho Road. Jericho Road via Nebi Musa. The new Wady Iktaif Road. 1931, Jerusalem

Palestine events 1929 riots August 23 31 Troops
Palestine events. The 1929 riots, August 23 to 31. Troops and machine guns at Jaffa Gate on following Nebi Musa celebration. Precaution against arrival of Hebron crowds. 1929, Jerusalem

Jabir Ibn Hayyan, Abu Musa (c721-c815 - Al Jabir: Geber) Arab alchemist. Court physician to Harun al-Rashid. From manuscript in Biblioteca Medicea Laurensiana, Florence, Italy

Philippines. Natives cutting abaca. Colored engraving. The Spanish and American Illustration, 1876

MANSA MUSA (1312-1337). King of Mali. Mansa Musa seated on his throne. Facing him is a Tuareg on his camel. Detail from the Catalan Atlas of 1375

Bananas on tree (Musa sp). Tanzania - Africa

Summit of Gebel Moosa, Holy Land
Summit of Gebel Moosa (Jebel Musa), Holy Land. Date: 1857

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"Musa: The Versatile and Fascinating Banana Tree" The Musa, also known as the banana tree or Musa paradisiaca, is a captivating plant that has captivated people all around the world. With its various species like Musa sapientium and Musa acuminata Dwarf Cavendish, this tropical beauty offers more than just delicious fruits. In Mocha, there stands a watchtower overlooking the breathtaking landscape between Mocha and Musa. As you gaze upon it, you can't help but appreciate the natural wonders surrounding these areas. Traveling to Baghdad, Iraq will lead you to the magnificent Al-Kadhimiya Mosque. Amidst its grandeur lies an enchanting garden adorned with lush banana trees - a testament to nature's beauty intertwined with human creations. Africa boasts of having the perfect bananas in existence - the Musa paradisiaca. Its rich flavor and smooth texture make it an absolute delight for fruit enthusiasts worldwide. Venturing further east to Khiva, Uzbekistan reveals a statue honoring Al Khwarizmi, a renowned ninth-century mathematician. Standing tall amidst Ichan Kala's ancient walls is a tribute not only to his intellectual contributions but also symbolizes how knowledge transcends time and borders. The dwarf Cavendish variety of bananas (Musa acuminata Dwarf Cavendish) showcases nature's ability to create diverse cultivars that suit different tastes and preferences. From sweet treats to savory dishes, these versatile fruits have become staples in many cuisines globally. Nature never ceases to amaze us with its intricate relationships. A leaf-nosed bat from Phyllostomidae sp finds solace in flying towards a blooming banana flower (Musa sp) for nourishment – showcasing how plants play vital roles in sustaining wildlife populations. In the Philippines, natives skillfully cut abaca fibers from banana tree trunks for weaving purposes—a traditional practice deeply rooted in their culture and heritage.