'Iholena Lele'
'Iholena Lele' at a glance
Photo by Angela Kepler
Ploidy level
3x
Genome group
Subgroup
Status
Cultivar
ITC code
'Iholena Lele' is a cultivar in the Iholena subgroup.
Morphological characteristics
The fruit apex is typically lengthily pointed with distinct pleats. The medium-long fruits (13-15 cm) are tapered at both ends. The pulp is a bright salmon-pink.
Angela Kepler recognizes five variants: long-peduncled, short-peduncled, multi-mauve, red and white1 .
References
1
Kepler, A.K. and Rust, F.G. 2011. The world of bananas in Hawai'i: then and now. Traditional pacific and global varieties, cultures, ornamentals, health and recipes. Pali-O-Waipi'o press, Hawaii. 586p
See also on this website
Photos of 'Iholena Lele' in Musarama
Local names for 'Iholena Lele' in the cultivar checklist
Musapedia pages on cultivars: