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Traveller's Palm

Ravenala madagascariensis

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Plantae ›Phylum: Tracheophyta ›Class: Liliopsida ›Order: Zingiberales ›Family: Strelitziaceae ›Genus: Ravenala

About

Ravenala is a genus of flowering plants with a single species, Ravenala madagascariensis, commonly known as the traveller's tree, traveller's palm or East-West palm, from Madagascar. It is not a true palm (family Arecaceae) but a member of a monocotyledonous flowering plant family, Strelitziaceae. The genus is closely related to the southern African genus Strelitzia and the South American genus Phenakospermum. Some older classifications include these genera in the banana family (Musaceae). Although it is usually

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Traveller's Palm?
The scientific name of Traveller's Palm is Ravenala madagascariensis.
What kingdom does Traveller's Palm belong to?
Traveller's Palm belongs to the kingdom Plantae.
What phylum does Traveller's Palm belong to?
Traveller's Palm belongs to the phylum Tracheophyta.
What class does Traveller's Palm belong to?
Traveller's Palm belongs to the class Liliopsida.
What order does Traveller's Palm belong to?
Traveller's Palm belongs to the order Zingiberales.
What family does Traveller's Palm belong to?
Traveller's Palm belongs to the family Strelitziaceae.
What genus does Traveller's Palm belong to?
Traveller's Palm belongs to the genus Ravenala.