Thatch palm
Raphia palma-pinus
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Basic Information
Family: Arecaceae
Genus: raphia
Plant ID (slug): raphia-palma-pinus
Numeric ID: 19935
USDA Hardiness: 10-12
Ratings
Physical Characteristics
Raphia palma-pinus is an evergreen Tree growing to 10 m (32ft) by 6 m (19ft) at a fast rate. See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 10. Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils. Suitable pH: mildly acid and neutral soils and can grow in very acid and saline soils. It can grow in semi-shade (light woodland) or no shade. It prefers moist or wet soil.
Distribution
West tropical Africa - Senegal to Gambia, Cameroon, Congo, northern Angola.
Habitats
Edible Uses
None known
Medicinal Uses
The frond and petiole are used as a medicine to treat blood disorders[338 ].
Known Hazards
None known
Detailed Information
Additional Information
Title: Raphia palma-pinus Thatch palm