Abaca (Manila hemp)
Musa textilis
A banana relative native to the Philippines, grown for the strong leaf-sheath fiber used in marine rope, specialty paper including tea bags, and cordage.
Family
Musaceae
Temperature
20-29°C (absolute 16-33°C)
Rainfall
1800-3000mm (absolute 700-4400mm)
Altitude
1200m
Soil pH
5.5-7 (absolute 4.5-8)
Soil types
Fertile, well-drained volcanic or loamy soils