Musa sikkimensis aka Darjeeling Banana

Musa sikkimensis, also known as the Darjeeling banana or Sikkim banana, is a species of the Musa genus. It is a high altitude banana species found in Bhutan and India. This upright, suckering perennial can grow up to 4m tall and features large, glossy leaves with a maroon-red midrib. The upper surface of the leaves displays dark purple-red striping, while the underside exhibits purple shading. During the summer into autumn, mature plants may produce long-lasting, yellow-brown flowers enclosed in purple bracts, followed by yellowish fruits. The Musa sikkimensis is a single-stemmed perennial with large, yellow-green, thick leaves that may have reddish markings. While the fruit may not be the most palatable, the tree's thick trunks and deep red leaf backs contribute to its striking tropical appearance. Originally native to the forests of the northeastern Himalayas, this somewhat rare plant thrives in USDA zones 5 through 9.