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Summary
Taxonomic Note: This genus was formerly classified in the family Palmae. Modern classifications include it within the Arecaceae.
Raphia palma-pinus or Thatch palm is a tropical palm about 2-3m tall that develops suckers and forms clump. The fronds are yellowish-green and not shiny. Edible parts are the fruit, seeds, sap, and palm heart. It is known for other names such as Apel, Batata, Befen, Dahare, Dara, Darre, Mambampa-tara, Tara, and Tarra.
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.
UK Hardiness Map
US Hardiness Map
Synonyms
Sagus palma-pinus Gaertn. Raphia gaertneri G.Mann & H.Wendl. Raphia gracilis Becc.
Plant Habitats
Edible Uses
References More on Edible Uses
Medicinal Uses
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The frond and petiole are used as a medicine to treat blood disorders[338 ].
References More on Medicinal Uses
Other Uses
Fibre Furniture Thatching
Other Uses: The plant is a commercial source of piassava, the base of the petiole for a length of 100cm being retted and split to form hard fibres[970 ]. The mid-ribs of the leaves are used to make poles and are made into household furnishings such as chairs and beds[970 ]. The fronds are used extensively as thatch[970 ].
Special Uses
References More on Other Uses
Cultivation details
A monocarpic plant - growing for several years without flowering, then producing a massive inflorescence and dying after setting seed[200 ].
References Carbon Farming Information and Carbon Sequestration Information
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Plant Propagation
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Other Names
If available other names are mentioned here
Apel, Batata, Befen, Dahare, Dara, Darre, Mambampa-tara, Tara, Tarra,
Native Range
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Weed Potential
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Please note that a plant may be invasive in one area but may not
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Conservation Status
IUCN Red List of Threatened Plants Status : Status: Data Deficient
IUCN Red List
Growth: S = slow M = medium F = fast. Soil: L = light (sandy) M = medium H = heavy (clay). pH: A = acid N = neutral B = basic (alkaline). Shade: F = full shade S = semi-shade N = no shade. Moisture: D = dry M = Moist We = wet Wa = water.
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A special thanks to Ken Fern for some of the information used on this page.
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