Hozatsiketra
Ravenea albicans

Family: Arecaceae

What it is like

A solitary palm. A moderate sized undergrowth palm. It grows 3-9 m high. The leaves are feather like. There is no crown-shaft. The flowering stalk comes from amongst the leaves. The flowers are of opposite sexes on separate trees. Male and female trees are needed for fertile seed. Each fruit contains one seed.

There are 10-17 Ravenea species. They grow in Madagascar and the Comoros. It is an endangered species.

Where it is found

A tropical plant. The grow in rainforests. It suits humid locations.

Countries/locations it is found in

Africa, Australia, East Africa, Madagascar

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Palm heart, vegetable

How it is grown

Fresh seed germinate in 2-4 months.

Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Louvella albicans Jum.;