When were bananas discovered?

Answer 1

The banana was first cultivated in Southeast Asia, possibly as early as 7,000 years ago. The fruit was already known in Europe in classical times; the ancient Romans called it ariera. It was introduced into the New World by Portuguese sailors in the 1500's.

Answer 2

I believe they were found in south America.

Answer 3

Papua New Guinea and tropical south East Asia at least 5000BCE

Answer 4

Banana cultivation goes back between 5000 and 8000 years to Papua New Guinea, South East Asia and possibly parts of Africa

Answer 5

Banana species are native to tropical Indomalaya and Australia, and are likely to have been first domesticated in Papua New Guinea.

Answer 6

Mr.Goodly