Ravenea sambiranensis

Common names

Curiosities

Grows in habitat near the Sambirano River in Madagascar, so its name.

Origin

Madagascar.

Habitat

Many short plants are found in poor soils of high mountains, dry forests and coastal sandy soils.

Morphology.

The trunk can reach 30 m of height and 30 cm in diameter. The leaves are arched. The fruits are orange to coral red.

Climate

Germination

Growing

Needs light shade to full sun, and a moist but well-drained position.