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Raphia

Raphia sudanica

Near Threatened

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Habitat & Distribution

Found across multiple habitat types including tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests, tropical and subtropical grasslands and savannas, and flooded grasslands and savannas, among 4 distinct biome types within the Afrotropic biogeographic realm. Populations are also found in montane and highland environments at higher elevations.

Distributed across Cameroon and Guinea. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.

🇬🇳 Guinea 🇨🇲 Cameroon

Conservation Status

NT Near Threatened

Full Taxonomy

Plantae (plante)

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Liliopsida (Monocots)

Arecales (Arecales)

Species

Raphia sudanica (Raphia)

Names in Other Languages

French Raphia

Similar Species in Raphia

Raphia gentiliana

Raphia textilis

Raphia farinifera

Raphia vinifera

Raphia rostrata

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Raphia?

The scientific name of Raphia is Raphia sudanica. It belongs to the genus Raphia.

What is the conservation status of Raphia?

Raphia (Raphia sudanica) is classified as Near Threatened by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Raphia live?

Raphia is found in Distributed across Cameroon and Guinea. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.. Countries include Cameroon, Guinea.

What family does Raphia belong to?

Raphia (Raphia sudanica) belongs to the genus Raphia, which is part of the taxonomic family Arecaceae.

What kingdom does Raphia belong to?

Raphia (Raphia sudanica) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (plante).

What are the closest relatives of Raphia?

The closest relatives of Raphia in the genus Raphia include Palmier Raphia, Palmier Raphia, Palmier Raphia, Palmier Raphia, Palmier Raphia.

Native Range — 2 Countries

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Genus Raphia — 17 Species

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Raphia gentiliana

Raphia textilis

Raphia farinifera

Raphia vinifera

Raphia rostrata

Raphia palma-pinus

Raphia monbuttorum

Raphia ruwenzorica

Raphia laurentii

Raphia africana

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Raphia

Raphia sudanica

NT

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Raphia australis

Data verified mars 2026

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