Ravenala Madagascariensis Collection

Urania speciosa; Palm
Watercolour from the John Reeves Collection; c.1820s Date: 1820

Sketches from Madagascar - the Traveller's-tree (Urania speciosa), 1858. Creator: Josiah Wood Whymper
Sketches from Madagascar - the Traveller's-tree (Urania speciosa), 1858. The tree rises from the ground with a thick succulent stem...It sends out...long

Ravenal Trees; A Birds-eye View of Madagascar, 1875. Creator: M.D Charnay
Ravenal Trees; A Birds-eye View of Madagascar, 1875. From, Illustrated Travels by H.W. Bates. [Cassell, Petter, and Galpin, c1880, London]

'La region des a Madagascar; Iles Africaines de la mer des Indes, 1914. Creator: Unknown
'La region des < > a Madagascar; Iles Africaines de la mer des Indes, 1914. From "Grande Geographie Bong Illustree", 1914

Detail on Travelers Palm Tree (Ravenala Madagascariensis)

Travellers palm (Ravenala madagascariensis) clos up, Costa Rica

Traveller's palm (Ravenala madagascariensis), a species of plant in the genus Ravenala of the family Strelitzia
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Fan Palm, Singapore, 1860s-70s. Creator: Unknown
Fan Palm, Singapore, 1860s-70s

Travellers Tree or Travellers Palm -Ravenala madagascariensis- in its natural habitat near Manakara, Madagascar

Base of a Travellers Palm -Ravenala madagascariensis-, rare type of a fan palm, detail view

Deforested hills with forests of Travellers Trees or Travellers Palms -Ravenala madagascariensis- in the valleys, in their natural habitat near Manakara, Madagascar

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Discover the majestic beauty of Ravenala madagascariensis, also known as the Traveller's palm or Fan Palm. This stunning plant, belonging to the Strelitzia family, is native to Madagascar and has captivated botanists and travelers alike since its discovery in 1899. Immerse yourself in history with a digital reproduction of an original 19th-century image showcasing this iconic species. Marvel at its unique leaf intersections up close in Costa Rica or admire its grandeur at the Royal Botanical Garden in Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago. Step back in time to Singapore during the 1860s-70s and witness the elegance of this palm captured by an unknown creator. Experience its natural habitat near Manakara, Madagascar, where deforested hills are adorned with forests of Travellers Trees or Palms. Central America and Ecuador also boast sightings of this remarkable plant that resembles a giant fan reaching for the sky. Whether you're a nature enthusiast or simply seeking inspiration from Mother Earth's wonders, Ravenala madagascariensis will leave you awe-struck with its sheer beauty and resilience.