Question

The botanical name of ‘manila hemp’ is
(A) Cannabis sativa
(B) Hibiscus cannabinus
(C) Musa textilis
(D) Agave sisalana

Answer 1

Hint: Manila hemp plant is a plant of high economic importance which is cultivated to obtain Manila hemp. Manila hemp is a strong fibre which is used for various purposes.

Complete answer:
Manila hemp plant is a banana species. It is commonly known as abaca. This plant is native to the Philippines, hence it is also known as Philippine plant. The Manila hemp plant is commercially cultivated in the Philippines and also in other countries like Ecuador and Costa Rica.
Manila hemp plant is an evergreen perennial plant. It is about 4-6 m in height. It has runners (type of subaerial stem) that grow horizontally above the ground. Runners help in producing new plants by asexual reproduction. The plant also has flowers that are pollinated by birds and bats. It also shows fruits, but they are inedible.
The scientific or botanical name of the Manila hemp plant is Musa textilis.
Cannabis sativa are marijuana plants. It is used to extract marijuana that finds its applications in medicines. It is addictive and hence also used as drugs.
Hibiscus cannabinus is a plant commonly known as Deccan hemp and java jute. It is used to obtain fibres.
Agave sisalana is a plant commonly known as sisal hemp. It is also used to obtain fibres.

So the correct answer is Option (C) Musa textilis.

Note:
Musa Textilis (Manila hemp plant) is a source of Manila hemp which is one of the strongest natural fibres. Manila hemp fibres are very durable and they do not get damaged even in salty water. For these reasons they are widely used in preparing handicrafts like carpets, mats, bags, cloths and in the paper industry.