Raphia australis

Raphia australis
Conservation status

Data Deficient  (IUCN 2.3)
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Plantae
(unranked): Angiosperms
(unranked): Monocots
(unranked): Commelinids
Order: Arecales
Family: Arecaceae
Genus: Raphia
Species: R. australis
Binomial name
Raphia australis
Oberm. & Strey

The Giant Palm or Rafia (Raphia australis) is a species of raffia palm in the Arecaceae family. It is found in Mozambique and South Africa. It is threatened by habitat loss.

Raphia australis
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