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Ravenala madagascariensis (Palma viajera)
This palm historically was estimated in dry regions (e. g. pilgrims paths) for its shade and ability to store water in between the stems of the leaves.
- • Common names: Travelers tree, travelers palm
• Botanical family: Strelitziaceae
• Geographic origin: Madagascar
• Current geographic distribution: Tropical regions
• Pollination: Bats
• Uses: Ornamental plant
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