Botanical name : Musa paradisiaca L. (Fruit variety) Musa sapientum (Vegetable variety) Common Name : Banana, Kela Chromosome number : 2n = 3x = 33 Banana is one of the oldest fruits and second largest growing fruit crop in the world. It is also known as “Adams Fig “and “Apple of Paradise.” Importance : It is widely used as a fresh fruit. The central core of the pseudostem is used as a vegetable. The banana pseudostem is also used for manufacturing paper and boards.