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Raphia Palm

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 (植物)
Phylum
Magnoliophyta (被子植物門)
Class
Liliopsida (単子葉植物綱)
Order
Arecales (ヤシ目)
Family
Arecaceae
Genus
Raphia
Species
Raphia farinifera (Raphia Palm)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish rafia
French Palmier Raphia
German Raffiapalme
Portuguese palmeira-ráfia

Similar Species in Raphia

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Raphia Palm
Raphia sese
Least Concern
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Giant Palm
Raphia australis
Vulnerable
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Raphia Palm
Raphia textilis
Least Concern
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Raphia Palm
Raphia regalis
Least Concern
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Northern Raphia
Raphia sudanica
Near Threatened
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Raphia Palm
Raphia vinifera
Least Concern
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Raphia Palm
Raphia hookeri
Least Concern
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Raphia Palm
Raphia rostrata
Data Deficient
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Raphia Palm?
The scientific name of Raphia Palm is Raphia farinifera. It belongs to the genus Raphia.
What is the conservation status of Raphia Palm?
Raphia Palm (Raphia farinifera) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Raphia Palm live?
Raphia Palm is found in Distributed across Brazil, Cameroon, Comoros, Madagascar, and Seychelles.. Countries include Brazil, Cameroon, Comoros, Madagascar, Seychelles.
What family does Raphia Palm belong to?
Raphia Palm (Raphia farinifera) belongs to the genus Raphia, which is part of the taxonomic family Arecaceae.
Is Raphia Palm endangered?
No, Raphia Palm (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 Raphia Palm belong to?
Raphia Palm (Raphia farinifera) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (植物).
What are the closest relatives of Raphia Palm?
The closest relatives of Raphia Palm in the genus Raphia include Raphia Palm, Giant Palm, Raphia Palm, Raphia Palm, Northern Raphia.

Native Range — 5 Countries

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Genus Raphia — 17 Species

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