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Near my house is this magnificient Traveler's Tree or Traveler's Palm.
Its Latin name is Ravenala Madagascariensis and as its name suggests, it is native to Madagascar, along the East Coast of the Continent of Africa.
It is not a palm although it is often called Traveler's Palm, but a tree that is related to the Banana Tree. The leaves are exactly like Banana Tree leaves.
The name "Traveler" is given because the bases of the leaves accumulate water which is said to be drinkable for those in dire need in the wilds of Madagascar. Moreover, cutting a stem causes liquid to gush out, which might be drinkable to thirsty folks.
The appeal of the Traveler's Palm is its sultry magnificence with a stately fan-shaped profile. Even a single plant is an impressive specimen in your landscape - a total half-circle of fan-like foliage - very nice to see. Planted in groups or in rows and you would have made a very bold statement in landscaping.
It thrives especially in tropical or sub-tropical regions.
2 comments:
I saw these traveler's trees in many of the housing states. Look like many people here like it.
I really like that tree. I wouldn't drink the water though. nice pics
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