Raphia sudanica

Raphia sudanica is a palm species in the family Arecaceae. It is found in Western Africa, where it is locally used for construction purposes.[1][2]

Raphia sudanica
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Monocots
Clade: Commelinids
Order: Arecales
Family: Arecaceae
Genus: Raphia
Species:
R. sudanica
Binomial name
Raphia sudanica
A. Chev.

References

  1. "Raphia sudanica - Palmpedia - Palm Grower's Guide". www.palmpedia.net. Retrieved 2018-05-12.
  2. Blench, Roger (23–26 June 2015). The translocation of useful trees in African prehistory (PDF). 8th International Workshop for African Archaeobotany. Modena, Italy.


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