Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Arecales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
declivium
ID:
611

Status:
valid

Authors:
J.Dransf. & Rakotoarin.

Source:
wcvp

Year:
2012

Citation Micro:
Palms (1999+) 56: 176 (2012)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001315065

Common Names

  • Declivium Ravenea
  • Ravenea Declivium
  • Ravenea Declivium Shrub

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Description

Ravenea declivium (also called Madagascar palm, among many other common names) is a species of palm tree native to Madagascar. It is a medium-sized palm, growing up to 10 m tall, with a single trunk and a crown of up to 20 leaves. It is found in dry deciduous forests, as well as in humid forests, and is also found in coastal areas.

Uses & Benefits

Ravenea declivium is a popular ornamental plant used in landscaping. It is also used as a houseplant due to its attractive foliage and fragrant flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Ravenea declivium has small, white flowers that are clustered together in a panicle. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have a single, upright stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ravenea declivium is a slow-growing, clumping palm that can reach up to 10 feet in height. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or division of the clumps.

Where to Find Ravenea declivium

Ravenea declivium is native to Madagascar and can be found in tropical and subtropical forests.

Ravenea declivium FAQ

What is the ideal temperature for Ravenea declivium?

Ravenea declivium prefers temperatures between 65-85°F (18-29°C)

What is the ideal light for Ravenea declivium?

Ravenea declivium prefers bright, indirect light.

How often should I water Ravenea declivium?

Water Ravenea declivium when the top inch of soil is dry.

Species in the Arecaceae family

Acanthophoenix crinita, Acanthophoenix rubra, Acanthophoenix rousselii, Acoelorraphe wrightii, Acrocomia aculeata, Acrocomia crispa, Acrocomia hassleri, Acrocomia intumescens, Acrocomia totai, Acrocomia emensis, Acrocomia glaucescens, Acrocomia corumbaensi, Actinorhytis calapparia, Actinorhytis calapparia, Adonidia merrillii, Adonidia dransfieldii, Aiphanes graminifolia, Aiphanes bicornis, Aiphanes buenaventurae, Aiphanes multiplex, Aiphanes acaulis, Aiphanes chiribogensis, Aiphanes concinna, Aiphanes deltoidea, Aiphanes duquei, Aiphanes eggersii, Aiphanes erinacea, Aiphanes gelatinosa, Aiphanes grandis, Aiphanes hirsuta, Aiphanes horrida, Aiphanes killipii, Aiphanes leiostachys, Aiphanes lindeniana, Aiphanes linearis, Aiphanes macroloba, Aiphanes minima, Aiphanes parvifolia, Aiphanes pilaris, Aiphanes simplex, Aiphanes spicata, Aiphanes tricuspidata, Aiphanes truncata, Aiphanes ulei, Aiphanes verrucosa, Aiphanes weberbaueri, Aiphanes argos, Aiphanes tatama, Aiphanes gloria, Aiphanes decipiens,

References

John Dransfield (b.1945): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.Dransf.' in the authors string.
Mijoro Rakotoarinivo: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rakotoarin.' in the authors string.