Raphia textilis
Raphia Palm
Also known as: Metroxylon textile Welw. +2 more
- Metroxylon textile Welw.
- Raphia pseudotextilis Burret
- Raphia welwitschii H.Wendl.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Arecaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a tree.
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Raphia textilis (commonly known as Raphia Palm) is a palm tree within the Arecaceae family. It originates in Africa. In its natural range, this species typically occurs in wet tropical conditions.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Tree
Plant Type
Palm
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
AFRICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
South Tropical Africa, West-Central Tropical Africa
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Angola, Cabinda, Gabon, Zaïre