Palm (Ravenea)

Ravenea is an accepted genus of palms in the family Arecaceae, native to Madagascar and the Comoros. Kew recognizes 23 accepted species, so this genus-level identification does not by itself establish a single mature size or climate range. ## Identification and siting Ravenea species are palms, but the genus name alone does not identify which species is being grown. Confirm the species on the plant label before choosing a permanent location or estimating the space it will need. The genus’s native range describes its origin, not the hardiness of every species in gardens. ## Growing Use species-specific information for light, soil moisture, winter protection, and mature dimensions. A plant sold simply as a Ravenea should be identified more precisely before it is used as a long-term landscape specimen or indoor palm. ## Maintenance Match watering and seasonal care to the named species and its growing conditions. Check the supplier’s care guidance before exposing the palm to cold or placing it where its mature crown could outgrow the available space. [Kew Plants of the World Online: Ravenea](https://powo.science.kew.org/taxon/31466-1)