Raphia hookeri

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  • Herbarium No: UPH NO. V--912
  • Raphia hookeri
  • G.Mann & H.Wendl.
  • Botanical Name/Scientific Name: Raphia hookeri
  • Genus: Raphia
  • Synonym: Sagus hookeri (G.Mann & H.Wendl.) Rollisson
  • Common/Local Name(s): Ivory Coast Raffia Palm.
  • Family: Palmae
  • Botanical Description: Raphia hookeri is a large, clumping palm with multiple stems emerging from a central point, giving it a distinctive appearance. The leaves are large, pinnate, and fan-shaped, with numerous leaflets arranged along the length of the leaf. The fruit of Raphia hookeri is a large, round drupe, which contains seeds.
  • Flowering/Fruiting: Flowering of Raphia hookeri typically occurs between February and April.
  • Plant Uses: Thatching roofs, weaving baskets, and making ropes and mats.
  • Origin: Introduced
  • Locality: University of Port Harcourt Abuja Campus
  • Habit: Tree
  • Mode: Wild

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