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Raphia farinifera  Raffia Palm

Raphia farinifera – Raffia Palm Raphia farinifera – Raffia Palm
Product Code: Y1-62300
Ornamental Value: Average
Availability: Out of stock

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  • Germination (difficult–easy) 2
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A very large palm from Madagascar and eastern Africa. Like all Raphia, it grows extremely fast and will produce enormous leaves that can reach an unbelievable 20 m (66 ft.) in length. The Raffia Palm likes wet, swampy areas and will thrive in tropical and warm temperate climates.
Cultural Requirements
Frost Tolerance None
Water Requirements High
Wind Tolerance Moderate
Appearance
Growth Rate Very fast
Growth Form Large Tree
Palmlike Tree
Ornamental Value Average
Uses
Properties Colorful
Evergreen
Decorative Vegetable Ivory
Agriculture/Forestry Quick Canopy
Products/Economic Fiber
Classification
Plant Group Palms
Botanical Order Arecales
Botanical Family Arecaceae
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