Raphia farinifera |
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Plant type: evergreen palm Hardiness zones: 10-13 Sunlight: warm low sun to dappled light Soil Moisture: constantly moist Soil: enriched soil, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline |
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Origins: Tropical Africa, Indian Ocean Islands Other Botanical Names: Metroxylon ruffia, Raphia kirkii, R. lyciosa, R. pedunculata, R. polymita, R. ruffia, R. tamatavensis, Sagus farinifera, S. pedunculata, S. ruffia Other Common Names: | ||||||||
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