StrelitziaceaeW/C = Wild Collected |
Ravenala madagascariensis Sonn.
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- Common Name: Traveller's Tree, Traveller's Palm
- Family: Strelitziaceae (Schumann) Hutch.
- Country of Origin: endemic to Madagascar
- Habitat:
- Description: A large tree-like plant endemic to Madagascar with palm-like trunks in clumps to 30 feet high; banana-like leaves to about 10 feet long, long-petioled; flowers white, bracts to 12 in each inflorescence; capsule to 4 inches long, aril blue.
Pollinated by lemurs Cultivated throughout the tropics Flower bracts and leaf sheaths hold rainwater useful for emergency drinking, hence the common name. A striking plant when mature.
- Culture: Ravenala needs rich, moist but well-drained soil and a sunny spot in a hot climate. Shelter from strong winds. Propagate from seed in spring or by division of suckers at any time.
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Accession Data:- Accession # 200800036
- Source: Silverhill Seeds
- Accession Date: 04-21-2008
- Bench: 2210 - Plant Comp 2
- Qty: 1 confirmed on 10-27-2008
Classification:- Division: Magnoliophyta
- Class: Liliopsida
- SubClass: commelinids
- Order: Zingiberales
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- Family: Strelitziaceae
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References:
- Botanica, Turner & Wasson, 1997, CD-ROM Version
- Hortus Third, LH Bailey Hortorium, 1976
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