Raphia ruwenzorica
Raphia Palm
Also known as: Raphia monbuttorum var. macrocarpa Robyns & Tournay
- Raphia monbuttorum var. macrocarpa Robyns & Tournay
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Arecaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a tree.
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Originating in Africa, Raphia ruwenzorica (commonly known as Raphia Palm) is a palm tree belonging to the Arecaceae family. Within its native range, this species is primarily associated with wet tropical conditions.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Tree
Plant Type
Palm
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
AFRICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
West-Central Tropical Africa
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Burundi, Zaïre