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	==Habitat and Distribution==		==Habitat and Distribution==
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Raphia (rahf-EE-ah) gentiliana (jehn-tihl-ee-AHN-ah)
Bas-Congo. Photo by Scamperdale.
Scientific Classification
Genus: Raphia (rahf-EE-ah) Species: gentiliana (jehn-tihl-ee-AHN-ah)
Synonyms
None set.
Native Continent
America
Morphology
Habit: Solitary Leaf type: Pinnate
Culture
Survivability index
Common names
Koko, nkula (Congo)

Contents

• 1 Habitat and Distribution
• 2 Description
• 3 Culture
• 4 Comments and Curiosities
• 5 External Links
• 6 References

Habitat and Distribution

Central African Republic, and Zaire.

Bas-Congo. Photo by Scamperdale.

Description

Culture

Cold Hardiness Zone: 10a

Comments and Curiosities

Uses: The leaf stems are used for making hammocks, beds and various items of furniture. Traditionally fibres from the young leaves were used to weave Mbari, a loin cloth worn for dances. The palm is tapped for palm wine. Honeybees collect nectar from some species and may be responsible for pollination.

External Links

• Glossary of Palm Terms
• MODERN BOTANICAL LATIN
• "Just To Be Clear"

References

Phonetic spelling of Latin names by edric.

Special thanks to Geoff Stein, (Palmbob) for his hundreds of photos.

Special thanks to Palmweb.org, Dr. John Dransfield, Dr. Bill Baker & team, for their volumes of information and photos.

Glossary of Palm Terms; Based on the glossary in Dransfield, J., N.W. Uhl, C.B. Asmussen-Lange, W.J. Baker, M.M. Harley & C.E. Lewis. 2008. Genera Palmarum - Evolution and Classification of the Palms. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. All images copyright of the artists and photographers (see images for credits).

Many Special Thanks to Ed Vaile for his long hours of tireless editing and numerous contributions.