Raphia farinifera (Gaertn.) Hyl.

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Records of this taxon from Democratic Republic of Congo are shown in the table below. Cases where the taxon is native, naturalised, possibly planted or definitely planted are all listed.

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Record number No of images Record date Recorder(s) Coll. Det. Conf. Herbaria Habitat Location Loc code(s) Outing code Planted code Country QDS Grid ref. FZ Div Alt. (m) Notes Lat Long Loc Acc Code
748651 2009J Stevens
J Stevens
MG Bingham
Ferme Randu, southwest Katanga Province, DRC 0Democratic Republic of Congo0922B4 1050This Raphia farinifera occurs in our region many along swampy streams. An extremely useful palm: the fruits offer a highly valued oil for preparing food, the tree provides the best of all palm wines and with the sturdy stems of the very long leaves, people make beds, chairs, sofas, tables and toys. The petioles also serve in making roofs.-9.31756122.9319944
7486617 Aug 2012J Stevens
J Stevens
MG Bingham
Ferme Randu, southwest Katanga Province, DRC 0Democratic Republic of Congo0922B4 1050This Raphia farinifera occurs in our region many along swampy streams. An extremely useful palm: the fruits offer a highly valued oil for preparing food, the tree provides the best of all palm wines and with the sturdy stems of the very long leaves, people make beds, chairs, sofas, tables and toys. The petioles also serve in making roofs.-9.31756122.9319944

Total records found: 2



Copyright: The DRC flora team, 2024-25

The DRC flora team (2025). Flora of the Democratic Republic of Congo: Species information: Records of: Raphia farinifera.
https://www.drcongoflora.com/speciesdata/species-display.php?species_id=111960, retrieved 1 May 2025

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