Raphia sudanica is a palm species in the family Arecaceae. It is found in Western Africa, where it is locally used for construction purposes.[2][3]

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

Raphia bandamensis A.Chev.
Raphia heberostris Becc.
Raphia humilis A.Chev.

References

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  1. ^ Cosiaux, A.; Gardiner, L.M.; Couvreur, T.L.P. (2018). "Raphia sudanica". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2018: e.T185457A95316539. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2018-2.RLTS.T185457A95316539.en. Retrieved 10 December 2022.
  2. ^ "Raphia sudanica - Palmpedia - Palm Grower's Guide". www.palmpedia.net. Retrieved 2018-05-12.
  3. ^ Blench, Roger (23–26 June 2015). The translocation of useful trees in African prehistory (PDF). 8th International Workshop for African Archaeobotany. Modena, Italy.