Ravenala - Wikipedia Ravenala is a genus of monocotyledonous flowering plants Classically, the genus was considered to include a single species, Ravenala madagascariensis from Madagascar Species of the genus Ravenala are not true palms (family Arecaceae) but members of the family Strelitziaceae
Travelers Palm (A Botanists Guide) - EcoCation Welcome to the world of the travelers palm, also known as Ravenala madagascariensis Often mistaken for a palm, this unique plant is a stunning palm-like tree related to the family of banana trees
Traveler’s tree | Description Facts | Britannica traveler’s tree, (Ravenala madagascariensis), plant of the family Strelitziaceae, so named because the water it accumulates in its leaf bases has been used in emergencies for drinking The fan of leaves also tends to grow roughly on an east-west line, providing a crude compass for travelers
How To Grow Travelers Palm Tree (Ravenala madagascariensis) The Travelers Palm Tree, scientifically known as Ravenala madagascariensis, stands out as one of the world’s most recognizable palm trees, thanks to its stunning fronds that transition in color from orange to yellow to green
Travelers Palm (Ravenala madagascariensis): History, Characteristics . . . Known scientifically as Ravenala madagascariensis, the Traveler’s Palm has a rich history intertwined with folklore Its name stems from the belief that the water collected in its leaf bases could be a source of hydration for travelers in the wild
Ravenala madagascariensis (Travellers Palm, Travellers Tree) | North . . . Traveller's Tree is a large flowering tree with a palm-like trunk and leaves resembling a fan It is native to Madagascar and in the ginger family In 10 or 20 years after planting, it can reach heights of 30 to 50 feet in its native habitat The unbranched trunk is topped by large, banana-like leaves and white flowers resembling Bird of Paradise