Raphia australis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Oberm. & Strey
Source:
wcs
Year:
1969
Citation Micro:
Bothalia 10: 29 (1969)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000294894
Common Names
- Raphia australis
- Southern Raffia Palm
- Australian Raffia Palm
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Raphia australis (also called southern 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 australis is used for making baskets, mats, and other items, as well as for medicinal purposes. It is also used as a source of food and for making rope.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Raphia australis has yellow flowers, large black seeds and small seedlings with long, thin leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Raphia australis 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 australis
Raphia australis is native to South Africa and can be found in the subtropical forests of the country.
Raphia australis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Raphia australis?
Raphia australis
What is the common name of Raphia australis?
African raffia palm
What is the natural habitat of Raphia australis?
It is native to tropical Africa, from Senegal to Sudan
Species in the Raphia genus
Raphia africana, Raphia australis, Raphia farinifera, Raphia gentiliana, Raphia hookeri, Raphia laurentii, Raphia longiflora, Raphia mannii, Raphia matombe, Raphia monbuttorum, Raphia palma-pinus, Raphia regalis, Raphia rostrata, Raphia ruwenzorica, Raphia sese, Raphia sudanica, Raphia taedigera, Raphia textilis, Raphia vinifera, Raphia gabonica, Raphia zamiana, Raphia diasticha,
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-176699: Based on the initial data import
Anna Amelia Obermeyer (1907-2001): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Oberm.' in the authors string.
Rudolf Georg Strey (1907-1988): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Strey' in the authors string.