Raphia gentiliana
Raphia Palm
Also known as: Raphia gentiliana var. gilletii De Wild. +2 more
- Raphia gentiliana var. gilletii De Wild.
- Raphia gilletii (De Wild.) Becc.
- Raphia sankuruensis De Wild.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Arecaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a shrub.
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Raphia gentiliana (commonly known as Raphia Palm) is a palm within the Arecaceae family. It is found natively in Africa. Within its native range, this species is most commonly linked to wet tropical conditions.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Shrub
Plant Type
Palm
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
AFRICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
West-Central Tropical Africa
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Central African Republic, Zaïre