Raphia palm

Most Raphia palms shed large numbers of seeds, often leading to dense, uniform stands of the same species, although the fruits attract a range of animals which may aid in seed dispersal (2). Like all palms of this group, Raphia regalis flowers only once and then dies (2) (3). Raphia palms have a wide range of uses, including as building materials, thatch, and in the production of palm wine (3) (7). More