Raphia australis
Giant Palm, Kosi Palm
Other regional names: Rafia +1 more
- Rafia
- Raphia Palm
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Arecaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a tree.
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Raphia australis (commonly known as Giant Palm or Kosi palm) is a palm tree within the Arecaceae family. It naturally occurs in Africa. Within its native range, this species is most commonly linked to subtropical conditions.
Macro Climate
Subtropical
Plant Type
Tree
Plant Type
Palm
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
AFRICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
South Tropical Africa, Southern Africa
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Cape Provinces, KwaZulu-Natal, Mozambique