page_title: Ravenea
section_title: Cultivation and uses
hierarchical_section_title: Ravenea / Cultivation and uses
caption_attribution_description: English: Location taken: Behnke Nurseries, Beltsville, MD USA. Names: Ravenea rivularis Jum. &amp; H.Perrier, Autralische Schirmpalme, Bakaly, Gora, Majestic Palm, Majesty Palm, Malio, Palma Augusta, Palmera Majestad, Vakaka, Wei&#223;stammpalme, 國王椰 Classification: Plantae &gt; Magnoliophyta &gt; Liliopsida &gt; Arecales &gt; Arecaceae &gt; Ceroxyleae &gt; Ravenea &gt; Ravenea rivularis.
context_page_description: Ravenea is a genus of 20 known species of palms, all native to Madagascar and the Comoros.
  They are small to large palms, with solitary, robust grey stems, swollen at base and gradually tapering upward. The species vary greatly in size, with R. hildebrandtii and R. nana only reaching 4 m, while R. robustior and R. sambiranensis both reach 30 m. The leaves are up to 2–5 m long, pinnately compound, reduplicate, erect at first then arching, twisted near the apex; with numerous crowded narrow ribbed leaflets. The inflorescence is short, borne among the leaves; the fruit is a red drupe. One particular species, Ravenea rivularis, is commonly cultivated as a houseplant and grown indoors all over the world. However, it's actually considered a vulnerable species in its wild habitat with fewer than 900 trees growing naturally.
  Species and conservation status
  Ravenea albicans Beentje.
  Endangered
  Ravenea beentjei Rakotoarin. & J.Dransf.
  Critically endangered
  Ravenea delicatula Rakotoarin..
  Critically endangered
  Ravenea dransfieldii Beentje.
  Endangered
  Ravenea glauca Jum. & H.Perrier.
  Vulnerable species
  Ravenea hildebrandtii H.Wendl. ex Bouché.
  Endangered
  Ravenea hypoleuca Rakotoarin.
context_section_description: Ravenea rivularis (Majesty Palm) is widely cultivated in subtropical regions, and it is sold commercially as a houseplant . It is an adaptable palm that looks somewhat similar to the ever-popular Queen palm.  It is a very large palm with a large, untidy crown. It has symmetrical leaves and develops an attractive swollen base of the trunk. Majesty palms prefer full sun, plenty of water, and high humidity to ensure healthy growth. It is tolerant of different soil types. Propagation is by seeds, which germinate in 2–3 months.
caption: Pinnate leaves characteristic to Ravenea
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