Makalani Palm (Hyphaene petersiana)

Makalani Palm, a reference photo — Photo: Marco Schmidt[1] · CC BY-SA 3.0 (licence)

Hyphaene petersiana, the real fan palm or makalani palm, is a palm tree native to the subtropical, low-lying regions of south central Africa.

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Is it poisonous?

We have no record of Makalani Palm being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.

Easily confused with

Hyphaene compressa
Hyphaene thebaica
Bismarckia nobilis
Hyphaene coriacea
Borassus akeassii

Classification

Kingdom: Plantae
Phylum: Tracheophyta
Class: Liliopsida
Order: Arecales
Family: Arecaceae
Genus: Hyphaene
Species: Hyphaene petersiana

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