Raphia laurentii
Raphia Palm
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Arecaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a shrub or tree.
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Originating in Africa, Raphia laurentii (commonly known as Raphia Palm) is a palm tree belonging to the Arecaceae family. In its natural range, this species typically occurs in wet tropical conditions.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Tree
Plant Type
Shrub
Plant Type
Palm
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
AFRICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
South Tropical Africa, West-Central Tropical Africa
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Angola, Central African Republic, Congo, Gabon, Zaïre