What is the scientific name of banana?

Ah, an excellent question. The banana belongs to the genus Musa. It is not so simple as one single name, however. Most modern edible bananas are actually hybrids. They are derived from two wild species, Musa acuminata and Musa balbisiana. For this reason, many are classified under the hybrid name Musa × paradisiaca. It shows how much we have cultivated this wonderful fruit over many centuries.