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Palmier Raphia

Raphia farinifera

Least Concern

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in grasslands, wetlands, forests, and cultivated landscapes.

Distributed across Brazil, Cameroon, Comoros, Madagascar, and Seychelles.

🇸🇨 Seychelles 🇰🇲 Comoros 🇧🇷 Brazil 🇨🇲 Cameroon 🇲🇬 Madagascar

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Plantae (plante)
Phylum
Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)
Class
Liliopsida (Monocots)
Order
Arecales (Arecales)
Family
Arecaceae
Genus
Raphia
Species
Raphia farinifera (Palmier Raphia)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish rafia
French Palmier Raphia
German Raffiapalme
Portuguese palmeira-ráfia

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Palmier Raphia
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Least Concern
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Data Deficient
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Palmier Raphia
Raphia sese
Least Concern
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Palmier Raphia
Raphia textilis
Least Concern
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Palmier Raphia
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Least Concern
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Palmier Raphia
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Palmier Raphia
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Data Deficient
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Palmier Raphia?
The scientific name of Palmier Raphia is Raphia farinifera. It belongs to the genus Raphia.
What is the conservation status of Palmier Raphia?
Palmier Raphia (Raphia farinifera) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Palmier Raphia live?
Palmier Raphia is found in Distributed across Brazil, Cameroon, Comoros, Madagascar, and Seychelles.. Countries include Brazil, Cameroon, Comoros, Madagascar, Seychelles.
What family does Palmier Raphia belong to?
Palmier Raphia (Raphia farinifera) belongs to the genus Raphia, which is part of the taxonomic family Arecaceae.
Is Palmier Raphia endangered?
No, Palmier Raphia (Raphia farinifera) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Palmier Raphia belong to?
Palmier Raphia (Raphia farinifera) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (plante).
What are the closest relatives of Palmier Raphia?
The closest relatives of Palmier Raphia in the genus Raphia include Palmier Raphia, Palmier Raphia, Palmier Raphia, Palmier Raphia, Palmier Raphia.

Native Range — 5 Countries

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Genus Raphia — 17 Species

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Palmier Raphia
Raphia gentiliana
LC 🐾
Palmier Raphia
Raphia matombe
DD 🐾
Palmier Raphia
Raphia sese
LC 🐾
Palmier Raphia
Raphia textilis
LC 🐾
Palmier Raphia
Raphia regalis
LC
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Palmier Raphia
Raphia farinifera
LC
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Palmier Raphia
Raphia vinifera
LC 🐾
Palmier Raphia
Raphia hookeri
LC 🐾
Palmier Raphia
Raphia rostrata
DD 🐾
Palmier Raphia
Raphia palma-pinus
NT 🐾
Palmier Raphia
Raphia monbuttorum
LC 🐾
Palmier Raphia
Raphia ruwenzorica
DD 🐾
Palmier Raphia
Raphia laurentii
LC 🐾
Palmier Raphia
Raphia mannii
DD 🐾
Palmier Raphia
Raphia africana
DD 🐾
Raphia
Raphia sudanica
NT 🐾
Giant Palm
Raphia australis
VU
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