Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Arecales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
africana
ID:
295559

Status:
valid

Authors:
Otedoh

Source:
wcs

Year:
1982

Citation Micro:
J. Nigerian Inst. Oil Palm Res. 6(22): 156 (1982)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000294891

Common Names

  • Raphia africana
  • Africana Raphia
  • African Raphia

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Description

Raphia africana (also called African raffia palm, among many other common names) is a tall palm tree of the Arecaceae family, native to tropical Africa. It has long, feathery leaves and yellow-green flowers. It grows in moist, shady forests.

Uses & Benefits

Raphia africana is used in traditional medicine to treat fever, rheumatism, and skin diseases. The leaves of the plant are used to make a decoction which is used to treat fever, rheumatism, and skin diseases. The fruits of the plant are used to make a syrup which is used to treat cough and cold. The bark of the plant is used to make a paste which is used to treat wounds and cuts.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Raphia africana has yellow flowers, large black seeds and small seedlings with long, thin leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Raphia africana is a tropical evergreen shrub or small tree that grows best in full sun and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a warm, moist, well-drained soil mix and kept at a temperature of 25-30°C (77-86°F). Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood in late spring or early summer and rooted in a warm, moist, well-drained soil mix.

Where to Find Raphia africana

Raphia africana is native to tropical Africa and can be found in the rainforests of the region.

Raphia africana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Raphia africana?

Raphia africana

What is the common name of Raphia africana?

African Raffia Palm

What is the natural habitat of Raphia africana?

Tropical and subtropical moist montane forests

Species in the Arecaceae family

Acanthophoenix crinita, Acanthophoenix rubra, Acanthophoenix rousselii, Acoelorraphe wrightii, Acrocomia aculeata, Acrocomia crispa, Acrocomia hassleri, Acrocomia intumescens, Acrocomia totai, Acrocomia emensis, Acrocomia glaucescens, Acrocomia corumbaensi, Actinorhytis calapparia, Actinorhytis calapparia, Adonidia merrillii, Adonidia dransfieldii, Aiphanes graminifolia, Aiphanes bicornis, Aiphanes buenaventurae, Aiphanes multiplex, Aiphanes acaulis, Aiphanes chiribogensis, Aiphanes concinna, Aiphanes deltoidea, Aiphanes duquei, Aiphanes eggersii, Aiphanes erinacea, Aiphanes gelatinosa, Aiphanes grandis, Aiphanes hirsuta, Aiphanes horrida, Aiphanes killipii, Aiphanes leiostachys, Aiphanes lindeniana, Aiphanes linearis, Aiphanes macroloba, Aiphanes minima, Aiphanes parvifolia, Aiphanes pilaris, Aiphanes simplex, Aiphanes spicata, Aiphanes tricuspidata, Aiphanes truncata, Aiphanes ulei, Aiphanes verrucosa, Aiphanes weberbaueri, Aiphanes argos, Aiphanes tatama, Aiphanes gloria, Aiphanes decipiens,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-176696: Based on the initial data import
M.O. Otedoh: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Otedoh' in the authors string.