Abstract

The Maluku islands, known to possess rich biodiversity, are home to a wide variety of plant and animal species. During a botanical exploration in Aketajawe-Lolobata National Park, located on Halmahera Island, Musa balbisiana Colla, an unrecorded wild banana, was identified. This species had not previously been observed on the island. The results showed a detailed description of the species, including the distribution, habitat, color plates, and DNA barcodes.