Musa lolodensis is a species of wild banana (genus Musa), occurring naturally from the Moluccas through to New Guinea. It is placed in section Callimusa (now including the former section Australimusa), having a diploid chromosome number of 2n = 20. It is one of the possible parents of the cultivated Fe'i bananas.
Description This plant can reach heights up to 7 m. It has a naturally rigid, vertically erect stalk. It's distinct feature is that it's fruits are dehiscent, meaning it opens as they reach peak ripeness.
Distribution Musa lolodensis is native to Indonesia (in Halmahera of the Moluccas, and Papua) and northwestern Papua New Guinea.
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