Ravenea dransfieldii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Beentje
Source:
wcs
Year:
1994
Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 49: 656 (1994)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000295220
Common Names
- Dransfield's Ravenea
- Hildebrandt's Palm
- White Ravenea
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Ravenea dransfieldii (also called 'Dransfield's Ravenea', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Arecaceae family. It is native to Madagascar, where it grows in moist, shady habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Ravenea dransfieldii is used as an ornamental plant and for its timber. It is also used to make furniture, as an ornamental hedge, and as an ingredient in perfumes.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Ravenea dransfieldii has white, star-shaped flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small and round, and its seedlings are slender and upright.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Ravenea dransfieldii is a shrub or small tree that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers well-drained soils and full sun. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to 0°F (-18°C). Prune to shape and to encourage branching.
Where to Find Ravenea dransfieldii
Ravenea dransfieldii is native to Madagascar and can be found in the regions of Antsiranana and Toamasina.
Ravenea dransfieldii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ravenea dransfieldii?
Ravenea dransfieldii
What is the common name of Ravenea dransfieldii?
Majesty Palm
What is the natural habitat of Ravenea dransfieldii?
Ravenea dransfieldii is native to Madagascar.
Species in the Ravenea genus
Ravenea albicans, Ravenea dransfieldii, Ravenea glauca, Ravenea hildebrandtii, Ravenea julietiae, Ravenea krociana, Ravenea lakatra, Ravenea latisecta, Ravenea louvelii, Ravenea madagascariensis, Ravenea moorei, Ravenea musicalis, Ravenea nana, Ravenea rivularis, Ravenea robustior, Ravenea sambiranensis, Ravenea xerophila, Ravenea delicatula, Ravenea beentjei, Ravenea hypoleuca, Ravenea declivium, Ravenea cycadifolia,
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-177009: Based on the initial data import
Henk Jaap Beentje (b.1951): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Beentje' in the authors string.