Ravenala madagascariensis (Traveller's Tree, Traveller's Palm)
Botanical Information
| Family | Strelitziaceae |
| Genus | Ravenala |
| Species | madagascariensis |
| Category | Tropicals |
| Type | Tree (evergreen) |
| Origin | Madagascar. |
Details
| USDA Hardiness Zone | 10 - 11 |
| USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone | Requires cool season protection under glass. |
| Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
| RHS Hardiness Zone | H1c |
| RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
| Temperature (°C) | 7 |
| Temperature (°F) | 37 |
| Height | 7 m |
| Spread | 2 - 3 m |
| Growth | Medium |
| Flowering Period | November, December |
Description and Growing Information
| Shape | Upright pyramidal. |
| Landscape | Outdoors in a tropical landscape or as a specimen. |
| Propagation | Seed or division of clumps. |
| Cultivation | Plant in full sun to partial shade in moist, well-draining sandy soils. Allow soil to dry completely between waterings. |
| Notable Specimens | Harry P. Leu Gardens, Orlando, Florida, United States of America. |
| Habitat | Partially sunny tropical groves. |
| Bark/Stem Description | Rough, exfoliating layered mature palm stems that emulate bark as new growth continues to appear. |
| Leaf Description | Broad paddle-shaped leaves, lined symmetrically on a plane presenting a fan-like shape. |
| Flower Description | Multitudes of small creamy white flowers compose an inflorescence up to 30 cm long. |
| Texture Description | Smooth leaves and stems and rough exfoliating bark. |
Photographs
Ravenala madagascariensis, form.
Ravenala madagascariensis, leaf, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Ravenala madagascariensis, flower bud.
Ravenala madagascariensis, form, Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
Ravenala madagascariensis, stem, Harry P. Leu Gardens, Orlando, Florida, United States of America.
Ravenala madagascriensis, form, Harry P. Leu Gardens, Orlando, Florida, United States of America.
Ravenala madagascariensis, stem, Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
Ravenala madagascariensis, stem.
Ravenala madagascariensis, stem.