Raphia vinifera
Bamboo Palm, Raphia Palm
Other regional names: West African Piassava Palm
- West African Piassava Palm
Also known as: Metroxylon viniferum (P.Beauv.) Spreng. +6 more
- Metroxylon viniferum (P.Beauv.) Spreng.
- Raphia mambillensis Otedoh
- Raphia vinifera var. nigerica Otedoh
- Raphia vinifera var. vinifera
- Sagus raphia Poir.
- Sagus vinifera (P.Beauv.) Pers.
- Sagus vinifera (P.Beauv.) Poir.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Arecaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial.
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Raphia vinifera (commonly known as Bamboo Palm or Raphia Palm) is a palm belonging to the Arecaceae family. Found natively in Africa, this species is primarily associated with seasonally dry tropical conditions.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Palm
Plant Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
AFRICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Northeast Tropical Africa, West Tropical Africa, West-Central Tropical Africa
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Cameroon, Central African Republic, Nigeria, Sudan