Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Arecales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
delicatula
ID:
837369

Status:
valid

Authors:
Rakotoarin.

Source:
wcs

Year:
2008

Citation Micro:
Palms (1999+) 52: 14 (2008)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000836704

Common Names

  • Ravenea delicatula
  • Delicate Ravenea
  • Delicate Palm

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Description

Ravenea delicatula (also called 'Delicate Ravenea', among many other common names) is a small shrub with white flowers and delicate branches. It is native to the Mediterranean region and prefers dry, sunny habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Ravenea delicatula is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Ravenea delicatula has yellow flowers with yellow anthers and a short, curved style. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ravenea delicatula can be propagated from seed or by division of the rhizomes. It prefers a well-drained soil in a sunny position. It is drought tolerant and can be grown in a container.

Where to Find Ravenea delicatula

Ravenea delicatula can be found in Madagascar.

Ravenea delicatula FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ravenea delicatula?

Ravenea delicatula

What type of plant is Ravenea delicatula?

Ravenea delicatula is a species of palm.

Where is Ravenea delicatula found?

Ravenea delicatula is found in Brazil.

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-374013: Based on the initial data import
Mijoro Rakotoarinivo: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rakotoarin.' in the authors string.