The African fan palm prefers a tropical wet savanna climate in Africa. It thrives at varying altitudes, but its growth is most favorable in lower elevations.
Common Name: African Fan Palm
Borassus aethiopium, also known as the African fan palm, is a solitary fan palm found in the tropical wet savanna of Africa. It is valued for its edible immature fruit, sap used for making wine, and leaves that are used for thatching and weaving. This plant is semi-wild or wild and is primarily utilized for local purposes.
Borassus aethiopium
Country of Origin: Africa
- The Borassus aethiopium, commonly known as the African fan palm, is a solitary fan palm found in Africa. - It thrives in tropical wet savanna environments. - The fruit of this palm is edible when immature. - The sap of the palm is used to make wine. - The leaves of the palm are utilized for thatching and weaving. - The plant is primarily used for local products and is considered semi-wild or wild.
- Well-drained soil - Sandy soil - Loamy soil - Clay soil
Africa: tropical wet savanna. Edible immature fruit; sap for wine; leaves for thatch, weaving. Local products only; solitary fan palm. Semi - wild / wild.