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traveler's-palm

Ravenala madagascariensis

Least Concern
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Habitat & Distribution

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

Widely distributed across Africa (6 countries), Asia (4 countries), Oceania and the Pacific (4 countries), and South America (Brazil, Colombia).

🇸🇨 Seychelles 🇿🇦 South Africa 🇱🇦 Laos 🇵🇭 Philippines 🇹🇼 Taiwan 🇬🇳 Guinea 🇮🇳 India 🇧🇫 Burkina Faso 🇼🇸 Samoa 🇨🇴 Colombia 🇰🇲 Comoros 🇧🇷 Brazil 🇲🇭 Marshall Islands 🇲🇺 Mauritius 🇫🇲 Micronesia 🇵🇼 Palau

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Names in Other Languages

Spanish palma de viajero
French ravenale
German baum der Reisenden
Portuguese palmeira-do-viajante

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Monocots
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Zingiberales
Order
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Strelitziaceae
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Ravenala
Genus

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of traveler's-palm?
The scientific name of traveler's-palm is Ravenala madagascariensis. It belongs to the genus Ravenala.
What is the conservation status of traveler's-palm?
traveler's-palm (Ravenala madagascariensis) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does traveler's-palm live?
traveler's-palm is found in Widely distributed across Africa (6 countries), Asia (4 countries), Oceania and the Pacific (4 countries), and South America (Brazil, Colombia).. Countries include Brazil, Burkina Faso, Colombia, Comoros, Guinea, India, Laos, Marshall Islands, Mauritius, Micronesia.
What family does traveler's-palm belong to?
traveler's-palm (Ravenala madagascariensis) belongs to the genus Ravenala, which is part of the taxonomic family Strelitziaceae.
Is traveler's-palm endangered?
No, traveler's-palm (Ravenala madagascariensis) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does traveler's-palm belong to?
traveler's-palm (Ravenala madagascariensis) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (bitki).

Native Range — 16 Countries

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Genus Ravenala — 1 Species

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traveler's-palm
Ravenala madagascariensis
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