Riesenfensterpalme im Masoala Regenwald des Zoo Zürich

Manarano palm

Beccariophoenix madagascariensis

Young leaves of the Manarano palm are used as weaving material, for example, to make hats. The palm heart is considered a delicacy. Harvesting the palm heart and the destruction of its habitat threaten the species.

VU

Red List
Vulnerable
Distribution

Madagascar (very rare)

Number of related species

3 species in the genus Beccariophoenix

Use

young leaves used as material for weaving hats; edible palm hearts

Habitat at the zoo:

Masoala Rainforest
Distribution

Madagascar (very rare)

Number of related species

3 species in the genus Beccariophoenix

Use

young leaves used as material for weaving hats; edible palm hearts

Habitat at the zoo:

Masoala Rainforest

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