Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Arecales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
gabonica
ID:
1304226

Status:
valid

Authors:
S.Mogue, Sonké & Couvreur

Source:
wcvp

Year:
2018

Citation Micro:
PhytoKeys 111: 19 (2018)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001316680

Common Names

  • Raphia Gabonica
  • Gabonica Raphia
  • Raphia Palm

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Description

Raphia gabonica (also called 'Gabon' palm, among many other common names) is a single-stemmed palm that can reach up to 15 meters in height. It is native to Africa and is typically found in lowland rainforest habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Raphia gabonica is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a windbreak and as a hedge plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Raphia gabonica is yellow and has a white centre. The seed is small and round and the seedlings are thin and light green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Raphia gabonica is a slow-growing, clumping palm that can reach a height of up to 10 m (32 ft). It prefers a well-drained soil in full sun to partial shade. Propagation is by seed or division of the clumps.

Where to Find Raphia gabonica

Raphia gabonica is native to Gabon and can be found in tropical rainforests.

Raphia gabonica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Raphia gabonica?

Raphia gabonica

What is the common name of Raphia gabonica?

Gabon Raffia Palm

What is the natural habitat of Raphia gabonica?

Tropical and subtropical moist lowland 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

Bonaventure Sonké (b.1962): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sonké' in the authors string.
Thomas Louis Peter Couvreur (b.1979): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Couvreur' in the authors string.
Suzanne Mogue Kamga: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.Mogue' in the authors string.